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Event:
AD510
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz slips under a jab from Kralj.
Kralj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kralj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Kralj throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kralj lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kralj.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kralj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kralj displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kralj misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kralj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kralj thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kralj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kralj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Kralj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kralj lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Kralj moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Nice body kick from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kralj misses with a straight right.
Kralj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Kralj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Kralj avoided it.#T2#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kralj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj scores with a nice head shot.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kralj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Kralj goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Arjen Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kralj manages to avoid it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kralj scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kralj wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Kralj throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralj.
#TD2#
Kralj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Kralj misses with a punch to the head.
Kralj is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kralj avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Kralj working for the choke.
Diaz breaks Kralj's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kralj is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kralj controlling Diaz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kralj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kralj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kralj or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Kralj.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Kralj shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kralj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kralj lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kralj.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Kralj scores with a jab to the head.
Kralj misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arjen Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Kralj connects with a jab.
Kralj misses with a straight left.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kralj.
Kralj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kralj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Kralj missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kralj throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kralj.
Kralj scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Kralj sees coming a mile off.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kralj.
Kralj misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Kralj.
Kralj connects with a crisp jab.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kralj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kralj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kralj scores with a body shot.
Kralj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Diaz with a hook.
A punch combination from Kralj misses.
Kralj checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Kralj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kralj can pounce on him.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kralj.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kralj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kralj feints the counter takedown.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kralj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kralj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Kralj blocks the low kick.
Kralj lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Kralj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kralj.
Kralj throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kralj's knee momentarily.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kralj.
A good leg kick by Kralj.
Kralj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kralj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Kralj looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Kralj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kralj connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kralj misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kralj.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Kralj moves away and avoids it.
Kralj throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a hook.
A low kick from Kralj misses
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Kralj throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kralj.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kralj catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Kralj throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kralj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Kralj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
A big right from Kralj misses.
A combination from Kralj does no damage.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Kralj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Kralj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Kralj.
Kralj lands a nice shot to the body.
Kralj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kralj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Kralj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arjen Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kralj.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kralj throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Kralj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kralj misses with a hook.
Kralj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Kralj is rocked!#TD2#
Kralj scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Kralj off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kralj.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kralj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Kralj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kralj's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kralj wants a takedown.
Arjen Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kralj blocks an uppercut.
Kralj working aggressively here.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kralj.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kralj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kralj's gas tank.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kralj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kralj's gas tank. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Kralj circles away.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Kralj moved out of range.
Kralj with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kralj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kralj moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Kralj.
Kralj moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Kralj moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Kralj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kralj takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Diaz cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arjen Diaz!
After winning the bout, Arjen Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD501
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Rose is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Rose tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Rose avoided it.
Rose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD2#
Rose lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Rose stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Arjen Diaz has been cut.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
#KD2#
Rose cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rose finish him?
#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rose shuts the power down on Diaz. Lights out, game over! Rose is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axl Rose!
A relieved looking Axl Rose 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:
AD496: FORCEE
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz moves out of range as Naranbaatar strikes.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar throws a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Naranbaatar throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz cracks Naranbaatar with a nice body shot.
Naranbaatar's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Naranbaatar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz avoiding damage as Naranbaatar throws knees to the body.
Naranbaatar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Naranbaatar has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar. #BC2#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Naranbaatar's side.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Naranbaatar connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Naranbaatar throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.#T2#
Naranbaatar is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz lands a jab.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Diaz counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Naranbaatar!
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Naranbaatar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz prevents Naranbaatar from improving his position.#T3#
Naranbaatar keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Naranbaatar is defending well.
Naranbaatar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naranbaatar is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Naranbaatar.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Naranbaatar drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Naranbaatar throws a one two combo.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Naranbaatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Naranbaatar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Naranbaatar needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Diaz blocks a jab.#T2#
Diaz lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Naranbaatar.#CL2#
Naranbaatar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naranbaatar.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar stalling.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
A short right from Diaz.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Diaz tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Naranbaatar.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranbaatar.
Diaz gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arjen Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Naranbaatar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranbaatar is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arjen Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naranbaatar fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.#T3#
Naranbaatar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naranbaatar walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Naranbaatar tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
That has opened up Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut even more.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Naranbaatar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
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!
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Diaz.
Naranbaatar has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Diaz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Naranbaatar is rocked!
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Naranbaatar is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar seems to have recovered his senses.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arjen Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arjen Diaz!
After winning the bout, Arjen Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD490: FightLand Montreal
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Brunswick is looking to land body kicks.
Brunswick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz looks to throw a body kick
and Brunswick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Brunswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brunswick.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Brunswick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick misses with a kick to the body.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brunswick eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick connects with a jab.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brunswick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Brunswick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Brunswick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brunswick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunswick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brunswick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brunswick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunswick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brunswick.
Crunch! Brunswick slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunswick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz defending well as Brunswick loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick.
Brunswick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brunswick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brunswick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Brunswick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Brunswick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brunswick has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunswick.
Brunswick preventing the sweep.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Brunswick from controlling successfully.
Brunswick tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #T3#
Brunswick with a nice head shot there.
Brunswick 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.
Brunswick wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Brunswick forces his way into half guard.
Brunswick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz controlling the position well.
Brunswick trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brunswick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brunswick 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.
Brunswick wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz keeping hold of Brunswick's head, controlling as best he can.
Brunswick slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Brunswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brunswick scores with a hook.
Brunswick throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Brunswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Brunswick misses with a hook.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz lands a jab to Brunswick's midsection.
Milo Brunswick is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Brunswick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunswick's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB##T1#
Diaz is fighting to break Brunswick's control of his arms but Brunswick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Brunswick wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brunswick keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brunswick working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Diaz wants to clinch.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a body punch but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brunswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Brunswick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Brunswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Brunswick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brunswick is looking to land body kicks.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick misses with a kick to the body.
Brunswick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Brunswick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick's shoulder, as Brunswick tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Brunswick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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 avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Brunswick.
Brunswick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Brunswick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunswick tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Brunswick throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Brunswick finds it's target.
Brunswick needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brunswick. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunswick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brunswick looks to throw a body kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Brunswick off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Arjen Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brunswick stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunswick throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunswick, as that shot connected.
Brunswick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Brunswick throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Brunswick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Brunswick throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brunswick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
Brunswick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz jabs Brunswick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a push kick but Brunswick slaps the foot to one side.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Brunswick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz feints and then cracks Brunswick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunswick down.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Brunswick feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Brunswick wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Brunswick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A head kick by Brunswick misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brunswick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brunswick checks it well.
Milo Brunswick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Brunswick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brunswick 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Brunswick!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Milo Brunswick made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD483: Yokoso Japan
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Saming shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left lands for Saming.
Saming has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saming fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saming slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saming looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saming backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Diaz's temple! It sends Diaz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saming celebrates and the doctors try to help Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Sud Saming!
An out of breath Sud Saming 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:
AD477: Keep Going
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jone misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Jone.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jone digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Jone misses with a kick to the body.
Jone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Jone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Jone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jone just misses with a punch to the body.
Jone throws out a powerful jab.
Jone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Jone throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Jone throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jone.
Diaz cracks Jone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jone throws out the jab.
Jone cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
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!
Jone misses with a head kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Jone.
Diaz cracks the inside of Jone's front leg.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jone throws a head kick that half lands.
Jone misses with a straight right.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jone misses with a left hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Jone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jone misses with a body punch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.#ROC2#
Jone is rocked!
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Jone slips the punch.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jone manages to avoid it.
Jone tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Jone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jone misses with a looping left.
Diaz is trying to counter with his kicks.#KD2#
Diaz drops Jone with a nice combination! Diaz dives into Jone's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Jone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jone wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jone tries to kick Diaz off in order to stand up. Diaz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jone pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jone seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz wants to control but Jone is keeping him busy.
Jone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Jone's face as Diaz controls the position. #T4#
Jone wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Jone's back!
Jone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz controls the position.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjen Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Jone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jone.
Jone throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jone looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Jone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Jone moves away and avoids it.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid body kick from Jone.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone moves out of range of the body kick.
Jone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jone slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Jone throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Jone blocks a jab.
Jone misses with a looping right.
Jone throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Jone slips a straight right by Diaz.
Jone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jone to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Jone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Jone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jone misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Jone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack Jone is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jone.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Diaz connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jone to the floor! Diaz dives in looking for the finish!#ES#
Jone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jone misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Jone blocks the low kick.
Jone throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jone lands a jab to the head.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Jone avoids it.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Jone.
Jone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Jab by Jone.
A cross from Jone lands.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz is looking to slow Jone down with leg kicks.
Jone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jone misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jone looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Jone throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Jone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jone looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Jone steps away.
Jone throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jone swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Jone throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Jone throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jone moves away.
Jone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jone connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jone blocks it well.
Jone wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jone throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Jone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jone misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Jone misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Jone avoids it with no problem.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jone has time to react.
Diaz slips a straight right by Jone.
Jone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Jone.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jone throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jone throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Jone lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jone.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jone at a distance.
Jone blocks a head kick by Diaz.
#T2##KD2#
Diaz lands a head kick that stumbles Jone and the fighters go to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jone wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control. #ES#
Jone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diaz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Jone working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jone misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jone misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land. #BC#
Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Jone.
Jone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Jone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
A big left from Jone misses.
Jone darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Jone misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Diaz sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jone to the ground! Diaz dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jone tries to buck Diaz off but he can't manage it.
Diaz tries to control but Jone wriggling away.
Jone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD470: Kelley vs Diaz
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Kelley moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Kelley misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kelley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A little feinted left hand from Kelley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelley.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Kelley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz is working Kelley over against the cage.
Kelley pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kelley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelley's gas tank.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kelley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kelley is breathing heavily.
Kelley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Kelley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelley is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Kelley misses with some punches.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kelley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelley takes a shot to the head.
Diaz gets through Kelley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Kelley tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kelleys head.
Kelley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Diaz pushes Kelley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Kelley's head.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Kelley misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Kelley's head. #ROC2#
Kelley is rocked!#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Diaz 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#
Kelley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Kelley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelley sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelley throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Kelley seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Kelley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelley.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Diaz tries to work over Kelley's front leg with a kick but Kelley checks it.
Kelley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kelley moves out of range easily.
Kelley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Kelley throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem.
Kelley slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kelley looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Kelley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Kelley had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Kelley has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Diaz misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Arjen Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelley swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kelley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Kelley with a nice cross.
Kelley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Kelley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A quick step to the side and Kelley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kelley rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Kelley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Arjen Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelley backwards. #T4#
Kelley misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz cracks Kelley with a nice body shot.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
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!
Diaz lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Kelley's ribcage. Kelley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kelley tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Diaz wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Diaz!
After winning the bout, Arjen Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Liam Kelley spoke after the fight, saying 'Ain't that a Bitch'.
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Event:
AD462: Montreal Chinatown
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Diaz throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz cracks Griffiths with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffiths.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Griffiths is rocked!#T3#
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Griffiths 's knee. #T4#
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffiths swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Griffiths. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Griffiths clinches up against the cage.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjen Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arjen Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Arjen Diaz has been cut.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Griffiths is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Griffiths counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Griffiths sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Griffiths looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffiths to get the leverage.
Griffiths 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is staying active underneath Griffiths, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Griffiths looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Griffiths looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Griffiths trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Griffiths wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Griffiths passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffiths thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Griffiths is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Griffiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arjen Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjen Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griffiths takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz lands a jab.#T1#
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Griffiths shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths takes one on the button.
Oh Griffiths is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Diaz rushes Griffiths and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffiths lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz gets through Griffiths's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths is struggling to control the position.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffiths.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffiths.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Griffiths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffiths.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Diaz!
Arjen 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:
AD455: Combat epidemic
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Union dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Union's head.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Union throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz checks a low kick from Union.
Union checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Union counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Union misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz slips under a jab from Union.
Union doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Union drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Union is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arjen Diaz has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Union finish him?
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Union sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Union.
Union connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Union loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Union manages to step out the way in time.
Union misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Union rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Union.
Union thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Union cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Union lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Union stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!
Union misses with the combination.
Union is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
#T2##CL#
Union takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Union lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz presses Union against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Union lands with a left to the head.
Union stalls.
Union struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Union tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Union's head.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Union misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Union works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz pushes Union back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Union misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Union avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Union throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Union misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Union.
Union lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Union throws a head punch that misses.
Union looking to stall.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz letting Union take a breather here.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Bregan Union will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjen Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Union gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is working Union over against the cage.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arjen Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Union goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Union.
Union blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz. #T1#
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Union is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Union into the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Union or not.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Union.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Union pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz cracks Union with a nice body shot.
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unions head.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Diaz on the inside. #T2#
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Union is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Union throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Union throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Union's head.
Diaz gets through Union's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Union's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Union is rocked!
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Union tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is leaning against Union and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Union's ribcage. Union let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
#T4#
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Union misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz works on Union's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unions head.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Union blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Union, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! 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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Union lands with an overhand left.
Union takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz feints a jab promting Union to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Union slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Union blocks a leg kick.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings for the body but Union moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Union's belly button to the back.
Union misses with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Union.#T1#
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Union.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Union misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Union misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Union keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Union takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Union in his tracks.
Union takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Union bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Union works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Union's calf.#T2#
Union throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Union avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Union connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Union stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Union closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Union scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Union connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Union lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Union misses with a looping right.
Union walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Arjen Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Union jumps back.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Union.
Union misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Union sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Union's ribs.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Union misses with a hook
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Union scores with a jab.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
Union misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tests Union's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Diaz!
A victorious Arjen 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:
USFC 156
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Malenko throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malenko dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Malenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Malenko misses the target.
Diaz moves out of range as Malenko strikes.#T1#
Malenko misses with a straight right.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Malenko shrugs it off.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ray Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Malenko.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malenko lands with a cross.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz slips a jab from Malenko.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Nice shot by Malenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Malenko.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #T2#
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Malenko lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz motions for Malenko to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malenko takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
And Diaz counters with a quick kick to the body but Malenko blocks it.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malenko circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Malenko moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malenko's head.#T3#
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Malenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Malenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Malenko 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. Malenko is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully.
Malenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malenko.
Malenko throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Malenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Arjen Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malenko sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz is looking to wear down Malenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malenko has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips a jab from Malenko.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Malenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Malenko avoided it.#T1#
Malenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Malenko.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Malenko misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Malenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Malenko's head back.
Malenko takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz moves out of range as Malenko strikes.
Malenko missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A jab from Malenko does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz slips under a jab from Malenko.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Malenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Malenko's body. Malenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Malenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Malenko off and gets back to his feet.
Malenko misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Malenko avoids nicely.
Malenko misses the jab.
Good shot there by Malenko.
Malenko misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
Malenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Malenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Malenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Diaz clobbers Malenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz slips a jab from Malenko.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Malenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Malenko sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Malenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Malenko tries to avoid it.
Malenko misses with the combination.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4##TD2#
Malenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
Malenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz is leaning against Malenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Malenko wants the takedown. Diaz is fighting it off but Malenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diaz's guard against the cage.
Malenko trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malenko's guard. #REVR##T1#
Malenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ray Malenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Malenko is having none of it.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malenko is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Diaz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
#T3#
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Malenko throws a big shot that misses.
Malenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Malenko throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malenko.
Diaz throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko slips under a jab from Diaz.
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
A combination from Malenko does no damage.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Malenko's head but Malenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Malenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Malenko throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Malenko's takedown attempt.
Malenko is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz works on Malenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Malenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Malenko's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Malenko tries to tie him up.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Diaz!
An out of breath Arjen Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Drei Silker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silker checks a low kick from Diaz.
A low kick from Silker is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Silker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silker avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Silker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Silker. Silker maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silker.
Silker lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silkers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silker lands a body punch.
Silker looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silker.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silker lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Silker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silker throws a head punch that misses.
Silker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silker.
Silker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Silker pulls guard.
Silker trying to control the position here.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silker is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Silker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Silker won't let him.
Silker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Silker's legs - danger averted.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Silker's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to stand but Silker is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Silker misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silker. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Silker misses. #T4#
Diaz jabs Silker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silker is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Silker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silker tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silker slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Silker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Silker blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz swings for the body but Silker moves out of range.
Silker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silker scores with a push kick.
Silker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silker moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Silker's legs.
Silker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Silker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Silker darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Silker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Silker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz is looking to clinch. #T1#
A cross from Silker lands.
Donk. Silker catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silker.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silker's calf.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silker. That one must have hurt.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Diaz backs away, Silker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Silker looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.#T2#
Silker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Silker is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Silker misses the target.
Silker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Silker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drei Silker is winning the standup battle so far.
Silker misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Silker there.
Silker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Diaz.
Silker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
A combination from Diaz does no damage. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Silker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz scores with a jab. Silker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Silker.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silker closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Silker connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Silker dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Silker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Silker.
Diaz throws a low kick but Silker moves out of range easily.
Silker walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drei Silker will probably get the nod.
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#
Silker throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silker jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silker throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Silker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drei Silker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Silker has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Silker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Silker lands an uppercut.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Silker controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Silker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silker moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Silker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Silker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Silker saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Silker's head but Silker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Silker moves into the clinch.
Silker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Silker decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Silker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Silker jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drei Silker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Arjen Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Silker jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Silker has wrist control.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silker is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4##SUB#
Silker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silker has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up. #SUB#
Silker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Silker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Drei Silker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silker 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drei Silker!
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Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Todd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Todd prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Todd on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz wants to stall.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Todd.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Todd.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Todd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Todd is keeping busy.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd blocking some punches.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Todd tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
#T4#
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Todd is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd 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##CL#
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz works on Todd's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Todd is working Diaz over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
A short right from Todd.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Diaz tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Comanche Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Todd gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Todd blocks a body shot from Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Diaz working aggressively here.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Todd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. #T3#
Todd tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd working aggressively here.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Todd working aggressively here.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz stalls.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz prevents a body shot from Todd.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Todd.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Todd gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Todd.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Todd tries to clinch up.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Todd closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Todd is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Todd.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Todd.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short right from Todd.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Todd.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Todd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
#KD#
Todd lands a big right hand that sends Diaz to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Diaz!
We've been hearing good reports from Todd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Todd unloads with some huge strikes here! Diaz is out! Todd wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Comanche Todd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Comanche Todd waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 2
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Nada finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Nada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nada shoots in but no luck this time.
Nada throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Nada thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?#T1#
Nada checks the leg kick.
Nada ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nada scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nada thinking.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nada. #KD#
Nada drops his shoulder and cracks Diaz with a huge uppercut! Diaz goes down! Can Nada finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Nada throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Nada with a nice head shot there.
Nada wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nada wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nada 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.#T3#
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nada and Diaz goes tumbling to the canvas! Nada follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Nada postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nada postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Nada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nada is one step ahead there.
Nada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nada misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nada misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nada misses with a straight right.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nada misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Nada 's knee.
Diaz digs a good hook to Nada's body.
Diaz moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Nice shot by Diaz.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nada with a body shot.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Nada.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz slips a jab from Nada.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Diaz cracks Nada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Diaz finish him?
#T1#
Nada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a crisp right that sends Nada to the canvas! Diaz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two-O-Nine Diaz!
An out of breath Two-O-Nine Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFC 61:
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Overeem throws out a powerful jab.
Overeem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
Darrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overeem thumps Darrow with a low kick.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Darrow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overeem.
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!
Overeem scores with a sloppy right hand. Darrow should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Hamish Darrow has been cut.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!#T1#
Overeem pounces like a tiger and cracks Darrow with a vicious hook! Darrow is down but not out! Overeem follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arjen Overeem!
Our winner, Arjen Overeem, 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:
GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson scores with a one two! Overeem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arjen Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Overeem.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Overeem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson catches Overeem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Overeem is rocked!
Overeem misses with a left hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Overeem misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Overeem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Overeem.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##KD2#
Johnson cracks Overeem with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Overeem to stand back up!
Johnson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Overeem head around and knocks him out cold! Johnson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn Johnson!
DeShawn Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious DeShawn Johnson 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:
GFC 51: Abbott vs Overeem
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Abbott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Abbott postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem pulls Abbott in close to his closed guard and prevents Abbott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abbott wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.#T1#
Overeem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abbott trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Abbott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abbott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abbott prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Abbott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abbott throws an elbow that misses. Overeem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abbott's guard. Nice move by Overeem!#REVB#
Overeem preventing the sweep. #T2#
Abbott pulls Overeem in close to prevent any damage.
Abbott keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Abbott controlling the position.
Overeem won't allow Abbott to sweep him here.
Abbott is adopting a defensive guard.
Abbott tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Abbott keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbott is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abbott throws a strike but Overeem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Overeem being controlled here momentarily.
Overeem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abbott controlling the position well.
Abbott wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Overeem is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Overeem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abbott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbott wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
That's time! Abbott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Abbott misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Overeem moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Abbott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Overeem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards. #BC2#
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Overeem slips under a jab.
Overeem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbott.
Abbott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem misses with a hook.
Abbott takes one to the chin there.
Overeem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbott.
Abbott lands a front kick.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.#T1#
Abbott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overeem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem misses with a looping left.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abbott needs to keep his hands up - Overeem had a free shot at his head there.
Abbott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Overeem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Overeem.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem lands a jab to the head.
Overeem lands with a straight right. Abbott didn't see that one coming.
Abbott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Abbott is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Oh Abbott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem pounces like a tiger and cracks Abbott with a vicious hook! Abbott is down but not out! Overeem follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arjen Overeem!
Arjen Overeem is the new welterweight champion!
Arjen Overeem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFC 45: Laine vs Pedan
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Crunch! Overeem slams his shin into Seia's torso.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seia at a distance.
Seia avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Seia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Overeem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seia.#CL#
Overeem gets a clinch.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem working Seia over with knees to the body.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Seia has been cut.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Seia lands a left hand.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
Overeem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia slows down the pace here.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Seia blocks it.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Overeem takes a shot to the head.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
A short left from Seia.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Seia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Seia back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
A frustrated look appears on Seia's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia scores with a hook to the body.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Overeem.
Seia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Seia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Seia throws a body kick that misses
enabling Overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Seia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overeem lands a jab.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem wants to clinch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Overeem clinches with his opponent.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seia misses with some punches.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seia avoids it.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem prevents Seia from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
Seia is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Seia lands an uppercut.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seia looks winded!
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Seia's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Seia tries to tie him up.
Seia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Seia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Overeem forces Seia back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem lands with a left to the head.
Seia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seia can't break the clinch.
Seia is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seia lands a shoulder strike.
Seia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
Overeem throws a head punch that misses.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overeem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land. #T1#
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seia is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arjen Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Seia.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Seia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Overeem.
Seia walks into a straight right hand from Overeem.#T2#
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Seia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Overeem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arjen Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seia takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Overeem is looking to counter the offense by Seia and move into the clinch.#CL#
Overeem pushes Seia up against the cage in a clinch.
Arjen Overeem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seia can do to turn this around?
Overeem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Overeem.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.
Overeem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seia backwards. #T3#
A short right from Overeem. #ROC#
Seia is rocked!
Overeem is leaning against Seia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seia is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
Overeem blocks a body shot from Seia.
Seia seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem is working Seia over against the cage.
Seia is breathing heavily.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Overeem. #KD#
Overeem drops Seia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Seia trying to break out of Overeem's Thai clinch. Overeem unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Seia to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Arjen Overeem!
Our winner, Arjen Overeem, 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:
GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as The Convict lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged The Convict in a clinch.
Overeem cracks The Convict with a nice body shot.
The Convict drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Convict throws a head punch that misses.
The Convict misses with some punches.
The Convict has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Overeem.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Convict has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
The Convict lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem gets through The Convict's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Convict tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position. #BC2#
Overeem breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Overeem as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Overeem drives through and clinches with The Convict against the cage.
Overeem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Convict jumps guard but Overeem stands there with The Convict around his waist. The Convict gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Convict blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Overeem thows a leg kick but The Convict checks it
and The Convict counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and The Convict tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Convict's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overeem under the eye.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Overeem is quick to defend against it.
Overeem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overeem misses the jab.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Overeem is quick to defend against it.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from The Convict. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Convict looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Overeem throws out a loose jab but The Convict uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Convict tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem lands a shoulder strike.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but The Convict blocks it.
A hook to the body from Overeem.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overeem gets through The Convict's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
The Convict lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Convict fails to land.
Overeem landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kezz The Convict has been cut.
Overeem is working The Convict over against the cage.
The Convict takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Convict is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Convict backwards.
Overeem digs a right hand into The Convict's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Convict's gas tank.
Overeem scores with a shoulder strike.
Overeem scores with a shoulder strike.
Overeem landing knees to the body.
Overeem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Overeem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Convict or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Overeem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overeem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Overeem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Overeem scores with a shoulder strike.
The Convict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Convict backwards.
A short right from Overeem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overeem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
The Convict is rocked!
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Overeem drops The Convict with a big knee straight up the middle! The Convict is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh The Convict is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Convict takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Overeem cracks The Convict with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overeem is stalking The Convict. The Convict circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Overeem, and it's lights out! The Convict really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Overeem!
Arjen Overeem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFC 39: High Voltage
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Overeem cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overeem throws a body kick that misses
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overeem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Overeem's head back.
Johnson throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Overeem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overeem needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Overeem is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Overeem swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Overeem is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Overeem is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Overeem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Overeem is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Overeem from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShawn Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 35: McCarty vs. Skif
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Koleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overeem feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Koleman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Overeem manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Koleman is trying to pull guard but Overeem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Overeem tries to work over Koleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Overeem walks away with a smile on his face. Koleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devario Koleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Overeem misses
and Koleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem lands with a kick to the temple. Koleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##TD#
Koleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overeem to the mat! Overeem manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Koleman postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Koleman trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem controlling Koleman's posture.
Koleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Koleman preventing the sweep. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Overeem manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overeem is trying to push Koleman away but Koleman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman tries to pull guard but Overeem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overeem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koleman tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Koleman gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Overeem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Overeem throws a low kick but Koleman avoids it.
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koleman shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koleman off to one side.
Overeem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crack! A monster head kick from Overeem and Koleman falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arjen Overeem!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Overeem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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