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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Yip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz dives in and grabs Yip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yip pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Yip moves into the clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Yip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yip lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Yip is quick to defend against it.
Diaz slips under a jab from Yip.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Yip avoids it well and moves away.
Yip throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yip sprawls and moves away.
Yip is looking to clinch. #T2#
Yip swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Yip avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Yip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Yip catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Yip. Yip maintains the clinch.
Yip drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yip tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. #T3#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Yip.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yip tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Yip is looking to clinch.
Yip wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yip misses with a body kick.
Yip throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it. #CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Yip. Yip maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Yip has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Yip is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip 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#
Diaz cracks Yip with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Yip forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Yip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Yip sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz backing away here, and Yip unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Yip darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#T1#
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Yip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yip throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Yip moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Yip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Yip.#TD2#
Yip turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz gets back to half guard.#T2#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Yip wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yip is stalling in the full guard.
Yip stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Yip wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
Yip is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Yip stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yip stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yip throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yip enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yip manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB##T4#
Yip advances position into side control!
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Yip seems to be looking for submissions.
Yip prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Franky Yip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz wants to control but Yip is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Yip.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yip defends it nicely.
Yip scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yip moves into the clinch successfully.
Yip looking for a takedown.
Yip is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yip is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Yip.
Yip changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Yip instigates a clinch.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yip is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yip's elbow.
Yip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yip is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Yip.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz has Yip pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yip manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yip is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yip is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#TD2#
Yip has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately. #T4#
Diaz seems keen to control Yip's posture.
Yip postures up.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz seems keen to control Yip's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yip 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 fight!
Franky Yip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yip 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Yip!
In his post fight interview, Franky Yip started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Mike Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent for his win and a good grappling contest.'.
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 14511 p4p, 674 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 3528 p4p, 396 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Officer moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to drag Officer to the mat but Officer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Officer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Officer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Officer wants a takedown.
Officer has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Police Officer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Officer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Officer rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Officer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Officer is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Officer wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Officer is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Officer is working away.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Officer is doing well to control the position and prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Officer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Officer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz is thwarting Officer's attempts to control the position.
Diaz prevents Officer from improving his position.
Officer regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Officer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Officer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Officer is holding on for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Officer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (0) vs (5) Diaz
Officer tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Officer prevents Diaz from taking his back.
Officer tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Officer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Officer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz fails to advance to Officer's back.
Officer is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Officer is looking to escape.
Officer is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Officer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Officer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Officer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
Officer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Officer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Officer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (4) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Officer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Officer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (4) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Officer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Officer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Officer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Officer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Officer is holding on for now.
Officer moves into full guard.
Officer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (6) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Officer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Officer tries to pass.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Officer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (6) vs (11) Diaz
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Officer holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Officer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (8) vs (11) Diaz
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (8) vs (13) Diaz
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Officer controlling the position.
Diaz pushing down on Officer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Officer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Officer is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Officer pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Officer keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Officer pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Officer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Officer's guard.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Officer is working away.
Diaz is pressing down on Officer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Officer is holding on for now.
Officer trying to control here.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Officer defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (12) vs (13) Diaz
Diaz holding both Officer 's hands and preventing any damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Diaz tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Officer doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (12) vs (15) Diaz
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (12) vs (18) Diaz
Well,Officer is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Officer prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer struggling a bit here.
Officer sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Officer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Officer won't allow it.
Officer keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Officer wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Officer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Officer has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 18 to 12.
Mike Diaz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 3250 p4p, 348 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7335 p4p, 545 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Diaz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Diaz is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Dam Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Byhenikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Scotty's Yard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Byhenikov prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz tries to control Byhenikov's head but Byhenikov pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Diaz is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mike Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent for his win and a good grappling contest.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Debble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Debble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Debble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble misses with a looping left.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Debble.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Debble's head.
Debble misses with a straight right.
Debble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Debble's knee but Debble avoids it well.
Diaz wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Debble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Debble.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Debble backs up against the cage.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T1#
Debble scores with a hook.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Debble missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Debble saw it coming and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Debble.
A swing and a miss from Debble.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Debble.
As Debble backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Debble manages to avoid it all.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Debble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands with a hook. Debble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz cracks Debble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Debble misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debble walks into a jab.
Debble throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Jab by Debble.#T2#
Debble walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Debble cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Debble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Debble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dum Debble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Debble lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Nice cross by Debble.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Debble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Debble takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Debble shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Debble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Debble has time to react.#TD#
Debble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Debble tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debble tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz defending against the ground and pound. #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.
Debble controls the position.
Debble works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Debble throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Debble throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Debble with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Debble's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Debble sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Debble tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Debble with a body shot.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Debble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz tries to clinch but Debble moves out of range.
Debble darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Debble into the cage.
Debble fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dum Debble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz thumps Debble with a low kick.
Debble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Debble off to one side.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Debble avoids it with no problem.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Debble throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Debble steps away.
Debble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Debble lands the left hand.
Mike Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Debble to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Debble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Debble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Debble moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Debble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Debble scrambles back to his feet.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Debble or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Debble fails to land the takedown.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Debble under the eye.
Debble throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz digs a good hook to Debble's body.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Debble checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.#ROC2#
Debble is rocked!
Debble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Debble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Debble takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Debble blocks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Debble is just out of range.#T3#
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Debble.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Debble, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Debble against the cage but Debble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Debble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Debble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Debble looking to pass the guard.
Debble won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Debble tries to pass.
Debble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Debble won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz is looking to advance position but Debble won't allow it.
Debble trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Debble wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Debble circles away.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Debble keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Debble trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Debble is keeping the position for now.
Debble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Debble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
Debble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz seems keen to control Debble's posture.
Debble is stalling in the full guard.
Debble trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Debble was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Debble looking to control.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Debble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Debble is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Debble pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Debble reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard.
Debble trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Debble advances position into side control!
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Debble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The strikes coming from Debble are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Debble is looking to improve his position.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Debble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Debble trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Diaz!
A less than humble Mike Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12828 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 15864 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Diaz
Lee trying to control the pace.
Diaz trying to control but Lee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Diaz
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee postures up.
Our spies down at at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Lee is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Diaz controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Diaz
Lee tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Diaz is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (12) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Diaz
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to improve position, pressing down on Lee's thigh with his hand. Lee seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Diaz paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Diaz's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lee picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Lee!
Mike Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent for his win and a good grappling contest.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 15859 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Nickal (ranked 3168 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz has picked Nickal up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Nickal
Diaz is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz 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 trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal .
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (5) vs (2) Nickal
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Nickal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (7) vs (2) Nickal
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz passes Nickal 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is pressing down on Nickal 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Nickal denies him.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nickal prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Diaz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (12) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal regains half guard.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (12) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal is not going to allow Diaz to sit and survive in this position.
Nickal is looking for the choke from the back position but Diaz is controlling his hands well.
Nickal goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Diaz escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (14) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz is pressing down on Nickal 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal trying to control but Diaz postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is thwarting Nickal 's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Diaz controlling the action here.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Diaz wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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 trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stands and throws Nickal 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (17) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz trying to control the position but Nickal is working away.
You can see the frustration on Nickal 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Nickal wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz is fighting to break Nickal 's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nickal . Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (23) vs (6) Nickal
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is being controlled here.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nickal ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (25) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal regains half guard.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Nickal is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nickal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stands and throws Nickal 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (28) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Mike Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 14435 p4p, 661 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 4622 p4p, 432 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the ring accompanied by Festivo. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Tisoaka goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the ropes. Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tisoaka dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Tisoaka's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tisoaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tisoaka is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Diaz
Tisoaka is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is keen to just control but Tisoaka is a slippery customer.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Tisoaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control. Tisoaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in MM's inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tisoaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Tisoaka defends it.
Diaz prevents Tisoaka from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full mount! Tisoaka won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tisoaka can't escape the position.
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Tisoaka is trying desperately to improve position.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to control but Tisoaka wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tisoaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz is looking to work his way around to Tisoaka's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tisoaka has given up his back. Will we see Diaz going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (0) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tisoaka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz is trying to stick to Tisoaka's back but Tisoaka is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tisoaka. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
Tisoaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (10) Diaz
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz stays in close to Tisoaka's body and controls the position.
Tisoaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (13) Diaz
Tisoaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Tisoaka is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tisoaka is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (2) vs (16) Diaz
Tisoaka fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Tisoaka rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz looking to break Tisoaka's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tisoaka remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tisoaka is controlling his hands well.
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tisoaka is controlling his hands well.
Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tisoaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tisoaka for a finish.
Diaz controlling from the back.
Tisoaka tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Tisoaka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Tisoaka staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Tisoaka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz working for a choke but Tisoaka is defending well.
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tisoaka is controlling his hands well.
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tisoaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tisoaka for a finish.
Tisoaka tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Tisoaka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (4) vs (16) Diaz
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Tisoaka tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Diaz pulls Tisoaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tisoaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz controls Tisoaka momentarily but Tisoaka frees himself.
Tisoaka stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Tisoaka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (16) Diaz
Tisoaka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Well,Tisoaka is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 16 to 7.
Mike Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3260 p4p, 323 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 4552 p4p, 427 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the ropes.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns advances to half guard.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Burns is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Burns is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns 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 tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz gets full guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
My spies in MM's inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to move to back control.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Burns pushed the leg off.
Burns can't escape the position.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Burns buck him off.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burns turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (8) Diaz
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (13) Diaz
Burns prevents Diaz from improving position.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns is not content to let Diaz control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (16) Diaz
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burns is holding on tight.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Burns doesn't allow it.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Well,Burns is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (19) Diaz
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (22) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (24) Diaz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz takes Burns's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (2) vs (27) Diaz
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burns has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 27 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 4494 p4p, 438 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4951 p4p, 473 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Springfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Springfield manages to get underhooks.
Diaz is trying to trip Springfield. He has hold of a leg but Springfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Springfield
Diaz won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Springfield is keeping the position for now.
Springfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Diaz won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Springfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz 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.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Springfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 3661 p4p, 376 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 4506 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tupu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Youth Of The Nation. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tupu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupu (4) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz prevents Tupu from moving into mount.
Diaz is not content to let Tupu control the position.
Diaz prevents Tupu from improving position.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tupu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Tupu sits in half guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Tupu is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tupu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Diaz!
After winning the bout, Mike 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 4271 p4p, 440 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4041 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz sets himself, and Grundy steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Grundy instigates a clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Grundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz is working for takedown but Grundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grundy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz has hold of one of Grundy's legs. Grundy is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Grundy
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz pushes down on Grundy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz 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.
Grundy is trying to control but Diaz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Grundy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy gets back to half guard.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grundy is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Grundy won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) Grundy
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grundy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grundy's thigh. Grundy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Grundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Grundy
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Grundy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz trying to hold on to Grundy's head to control him but Grundy postures up.
Grundy prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is not content to let Grundy control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (5) Grundy
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Grundy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grundy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grundy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz trying to control the action but Grundy just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz just trying to survive but Grundy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grundy is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Grundy breaks the grip.
Diaz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grundy gets his way!
Diaz turns into Grundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (8) Grundy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grundy prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Grundy wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Grundy denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working away.
Grundy is looking to reverse the position.
Grundy wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Grundy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (15) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Grundy doesn't allow it.
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grundy gets back to half guard.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Grundy's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (18) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (20) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grundy is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grundy tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Grundy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (23) vs (8) Grundy
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (23) vs (10) Grundy
Diaz is trying to control the position but Grundy postures up.
Diaz is really struggling to control Grundy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grundy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grundy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Grundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
A victorious Mike 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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OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Chille misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands an uppercut.#TD#
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Chille kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chille misses with a series of wild punches.
Chille with a hook.#CL2#
Chille clinches.
Chille blocking some punches.
Chille lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Chille told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Chille missing with knees to the body.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chille gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Chille, against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Chille turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Chille stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chille prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz is working for takedown but Chille is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with some punches.
#TD#
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chille gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz prevents Chille from standing back up.
#T2##SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Chille is defending well.
Chille wants to get back to his feet.
Chille tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chille blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz stops Chille from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Diaz there. #ES2#
Chille kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Chille sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chille sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chille misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Chille takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Chille as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Chille tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chille prevents it.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chille taking a breather. #T4#
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chille tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chille is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Chille preventing the sweep.
Chille wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Chille preventing the sweep.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Chille from standing up.
Chille stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz has control of Chille's left arm, preventing Chille from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Mike Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chille.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Diaz misses
enabling Chille to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chille's waist but Chille gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Chille's legs.
Diaz sets himself, and Chille steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chille throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
Chille blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chille is struggling to control the position.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Chille manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Chille as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Chille.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chille gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Chille uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Diaz has been cut.
Chille misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chille walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Chille jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Chille as Diaz shoots in.
Chille steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chille.
Chille with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Chille misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chille's elbow.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Shannon Chille seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Chille working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chille's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Diaz.
Chille tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Chille blocking some punches.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Chille landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Chille lands with a right to the head.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chille smiles and moves away.
Diaz shoots in but Chille avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chille is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Chille instigates a clinch. #T3#
Nice elbow from Chille.
Chille throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chille blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz tries to work over Chille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Chille throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Chille to the mat.
#SU2#
Chille stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
Chille on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4##CL2#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Chille creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chille putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Chille lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Chille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Still in the clinch, Chille scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chille prevents it.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chille makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chille obliges.
Chille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chille darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Chille.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chille misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chille fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Chille checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chille throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chille.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chille with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chille lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Chille prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Chille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chille blocking some punches.
Chille crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.#T1#
Chille putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Chille pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Chille closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Chille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chille throws an elbow that misses.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Chille using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Chille blocking some punches.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz letting Chille take a breather here.
Chille has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chille landing knees to the body.
Chille scores a nice knee to the body.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chille throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Chille on the inside.
Chille prevents a body shot from Diaz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Chille is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chille.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz pushes Chille back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Chille.
#T3#
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Chille lands a knee to the head.
Chille blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Chille looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Chille.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Chille.
Chille blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Chille holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Chille - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chille lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye. #T4#
Chille connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chille takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chille obliges.
Chille blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Chille up, before dumping him to the ground. Chille manages to land in guard.
Chille avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz stops Chille from standing up.
Diaz postures up in Chille's guard and throws a big left but Chille blocks it.
Diaz is working Chille over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Chille comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chille 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Chille!
During a confident post fight interview, Shannon Chille thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz staying out of range there.#CL2#
Diaz forces Patton back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Patton missing with knees to the body.
Patton lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Diaz has been cut.
Patton lands a damaging elbow.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz tries to break free but Patton pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Patton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Patton scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Patton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patton trying to land knees to the body.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Patton pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Patton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz avoiding damage as Patton throws knees to the body.
Patton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton lands a body shot.
Diaz is leaning against Patton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Patton misses with some punches.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Diaz has Patton pressed against the cage.
Patton lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position. #T3#
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Patton.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton with a knee to the head.
Patton scores with a hook to the body.
Patton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz trying to stall but Patton improves his position.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Patton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patton lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye. #T4#
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Patton.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Patton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Patton improves position.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Patton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Patton.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz tries to work over Patton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Patton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Patton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz tries to land a body kick
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses the jab.
Patton throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Patton throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patton, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Patton moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Patton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Patton finish him?
Patton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Patton gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Patton.
Patton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Patton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
#T1#
Patton scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patton.
Patton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Patton is controlling him.
Patton tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diaz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Patton gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Patton lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack Patton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Patton's head.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Patton.
A short right from Patton on the inside.
Patton connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz tries to work over Patton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Patton tries to tie him up.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Patton.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Patton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Patton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Patton.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patton scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Patton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Patton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patton feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Jack Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Patton.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Patton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Patton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patton connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Patton falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Patton sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patton misses with a head kick.
Patton thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Patton tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Patton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Patton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patton scores with a body shot.
Patton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Patton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patton to score with a decent uppercut.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Patton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
Patton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Patton counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Patton to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patton.
Patton throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Jack Patton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Patton throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Patton.
Patton lands a jab to the nose.
Patton misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Patton.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patton misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Patton tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Patton connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Patton lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
Patton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Patton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Patton slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Patton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Patton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patton 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Patton!
A victorious Jack Patton 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:
OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Eluard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard with a hook.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Eluard.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eluard throws out the jab.
Eluard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Eluard avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eluard throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Eluard gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eluard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Eluard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eluard trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Eluard seems to be looking for submissions.
Eluard trying to control the pace.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Eluard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eluard blocks the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Eluard seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Eluard is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Eluard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Eluard is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #SUB#
Eluard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eluard.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Eluard sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz won't allow Eluard to pass to mount. #SUB#
Eluard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eluard prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is not content to let Eluard control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Eluard's head but Eluard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eluard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martinez Eluard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eluard slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eluard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Eluard swinging wildly here.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eluard.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz tries to bum rush Eluard with a series of wild strikes but Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eluard.
Eluard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eluard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Eluard staying out of range there.#T2#
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Eluard blocks the leg kick.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Eluard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Eluard saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Eluard.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T3#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Eluard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eluard moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Eluard avoids it easily.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Eluard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eluard.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Eluard moved out of range.#T4#
Eluard 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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Eluard avoids it well.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Eluard's head back.
Eluard 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.
Eluard misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Eluard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Eluard in a clinch.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Eluard slows down the pace here.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Eluard gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Eluard scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Eluard slips under a jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Eluard avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Eluard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Eluard checks it
and Eluard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eluard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eluard off to one side.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
A big left from Eluard misses.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eluard under the eye.
Diaz cracks Eluard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eluard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but Eluard moves out of range. #T2#
Diaz swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard slips a jab from Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Eluard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Eluard misses its target.
Eluard looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eluard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Eluard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Eluard gets a takedown into half guard.
Eluard is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T4#
Eluard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Eluard controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Martinez Eluard.
I think Eluard 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martinez Eluard!
Martinez Eluard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Kriel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kriel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kriel throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz 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.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
A combination from Kriel does no damage.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Kriel steps away.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Diaz cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Kriel keeps it at a distance.
Kriel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Kriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Kriel 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 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Kriel's legs.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.#T1#
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Kriel counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz throws a leg kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Diaz has been cut.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kriel thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Kriel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
#T2#
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kriel scores with a jab to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kriel! Diaz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CEFC 274
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a low kick but Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Kvirkvelia blocks the body kick.
Kvirkvelia tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Kvirkvelia moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Kvirkvelia swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kvirkvelia somewhat.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvirkvelia, which made it look bad. #CL#
Kvirkvelia rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Kvirkvelia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Kvirkvelia slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kvirkvelia.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Kvirkvelia moves into the clinch.
Kvirkvelia avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Kvirkvelia's takedown attempt.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
Kvirkvelia throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kvirkvelia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kvirkvelia manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kvirkvelia rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Kvirkvelia struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvirkvelia scores with a decent looking hook.
Kvirkvelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a big head kick but Kvirkvelia shrugs it off.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Kvirkvelia's knee but Kvirkvelia avoids it well.
A low kick from Diaz misses #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvirkvelia stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T3#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Kvirkvelia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvirkvelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvirkvelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvirkvelia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kvirkvelia trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Kvirkvelia throws a big shot that misses.
Kvirkvelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kvirkvelia misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia scores with a jab.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz catches Kvirkvelia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz throws a hook but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvirkvelia looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kvirkvelia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kvirkvelia wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Mike Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kvirkvelia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kvirkvelia misses.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Kvirkvelia misses with an uppercut.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kvirkvelia scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Kvirkvelia throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Kvirkvelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Kvirkvelia persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvirkvelia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Kvirkvelia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvirkvelia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kvirkvelia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kvirkvelia.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Kvirkvelia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Diaz drops Kvirkvelia with a left right combo! Diaz follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
Kvirkvelia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Kvirkvelia is a slippery customer.
Kvirkvelia looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Kvirkvelia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diaz. #SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvirkvelia is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvirkvelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvirkvelia is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Kvirkvelia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Kvirkvelia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Kvirkvelia's knee but Kvirkvelia avoids it well.
Kvirkvelia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Kvirkvelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Kvirkvelia is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kvirkvelia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Kvirkvelia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Kvirkvelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Kvirkvelia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kvirkvelia seems content to control.#T1#
Further stalling from Kvirkvelia.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz is staying active underneath Kvirkvelia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvirkvelia blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
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.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Kvirkvelia has managed to clinch.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Levan Kvirkvelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Kvirkvelia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mike Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kvirkvelia laying and praying for a moment but Diaz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kvirkvelia stalling.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kvirkvelia not doing much here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz is not content to let Kvirkvelia control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Adelhard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adelhard is defended easily by Diaz.
Adelhard throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Adelhard counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adelhard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adelhard swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Adelhard looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Adelhard shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Adelhard finds it's target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Adelhard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Adelhard gets a takedown into half guard.
Adelhard trying to control the pace.
Diaz is pressing down on Adelhard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adelhard stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adelhard!
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adelhard.
Adelhard is chipping away with strikes.
Adelhard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diaz is avoiding damage well.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Adelhard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Adelhard is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Adelhard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adelhard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Adelhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Adelhard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Adelhard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Adelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Adelhard jumps into side control!
Adelhard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adelhard is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adelhard cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adelhard throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adelhard lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Adelhard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
Nice body punch from Adelhard.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adelhard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adelhard misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Adelhard backing up. Adelhard nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Adelhard moved out of range.
Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Adelhard misses with an uppercut.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Adelhard counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Adelhard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
As Adelhard looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Adelhard just gets out of the way.
Adelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bertram Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adelhard checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Adelhard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adelhard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adelhard moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Adelhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adelhard is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to hold on to Adelhard's head to control him but Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Adelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adelhard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Adelhard sits in half guard.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adelhard.
Adelhard is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adelhard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adelhard prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Adelhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Adelhard drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Adelhard not doing much here.
Adelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adelhard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is staying active underneath Adelhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bertram Adelhard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adelhard slips under a jab from Diaz.
Adelhard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adelhard misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Adelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Adelhard throws a body shot but no joy.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adelhard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks Adelhard with a good jab.
Diaz cracks Adelhard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bertram Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Adelhard connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Adelhard wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adelhard throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adelhard.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz throws a combination. Adelhard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adelhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adelhard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.#T2#
Adelhard throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Adelhard with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Adelhard - that landed with a thud.
Adelhard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adelhard slows down the pace here.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Adelhard.
Adelhard lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Diaz.
Diaz tries to break free but Adelhard pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adelhard prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Diaz. #BC2#
Adelhard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adelhard moves away from the strike by Diaz.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz. #ROC#
Adelhard is rocked!
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adelhard throws out the jab.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adelhard.
Bertram Adelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mike Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adelhard scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Adelhard closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adelhard's elbow.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Adelhard.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Adelhard stalling the fight.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adelhard up against the cage.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adelhard slows down the pace here.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Adelhard gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Adelhard. #BC2#
Adelhard manages to break the clinch.
Adelhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Adelhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bertram Adelhard.
Well Adelhard 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Adelhard!
A relieved looking Bertram Adelhard 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:
OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.#CL#
Flux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to stall but Flux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Good body shot from Flux.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Flux misses with the head strike.
Diaz stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flux working aggressively here.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flux has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Flux presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flux takes a shot to the head.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Flux's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Flux's torso.
A jab from Flux does it's job there.
Flux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Flux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Flux tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Flux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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.
Flux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Flux throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Flux pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Flux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Flux's head. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Flux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flux misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Flux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Flux. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Flux.
#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flux, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Flux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Flux has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A short right from Flux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that round.
That's time! Flux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flux cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Flux counters with an inside leg kick.
Flux misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Flux avoids it with no problem.
Flux misses with a low kick.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flux can pounce on him.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flux. Flux obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Flux connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Flux moved out of range.
Flux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Flux takes it in his stride.
Flux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Flux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
A left lands for Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flux can pounce on him.
Mike Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flux defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Dante Flux is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flux misses with a series of wild punches.
Flux scores with a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Flux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Flux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Nice body kick from Flux.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Flux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Flux.
Flux misses with a head kick.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flux blocks a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Flux ducks down to avoid it.
Flux is looking for a counter combo.
Flux throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flux connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flux punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Flux is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flux misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Flux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A shot in the inside from Flux. #T1#
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Flux.
Flux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz trying to stall but Flux improves his position.
A short right from Flux on the inside.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Flux can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short right from Flux on the inside.
Flux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Flux misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Flux.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Flux blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Flux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flux lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Flux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Flux.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
Flux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Flux can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Flux.
Flux lands with a right to the head.
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but Flux blocks it.
Flux can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Flux gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dante Flux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Flux.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flux's elbow.
Dante Flux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flux working aggressively here.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Flux. #T4#
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz misses with some punches.
A short left from Diaz.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
Diaz tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Flux avoids the damage to the body.
Flux avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flux 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
After the big win, Dante Flux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLV
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Symons.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Symons looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diaz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIV
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Todd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Comanche Todd has been cut.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Todd is rocked!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Todd is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Todd's guard.#SUB#
Todd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Todd's guard. #SUB#
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz 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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Todd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Todd sees it coming and defends easily.
Todd is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Todd is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Todd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Todd looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz lands with some strikes.
Todd is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Todd is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Diaz breaks from Todd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Todd is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Todd is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Todd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for a submission but Todd is keeping him at bay.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Todd is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Todd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Comanche Todd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Todd misses with a double jab.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Comanche Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one. #T1#
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Diaz drops Todd with a big left hand and mounts him. Todd is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd is working to get back to half guard.
Mike Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd regains half guard.#T2#
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Diaz 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.
#SUB#
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Diaz controlling the action here.#SUB#
Todd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
#SUB#
Todd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Todd won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Todd.
Todd is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Todd parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Todd to escape.
#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Todd gets back to half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Comanche Todd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Diaz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Todd right on the button. Todd goes down! Diaz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diaz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Magician throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Magician keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz looks to land a combination but Magician avoids it well.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magician moves away.
Diaz lands with a good 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!
Magician throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Magician misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Diaz cracks the inside of Magician's front leg.
Magician chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Magician fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz swings for the body but Magician moves out of range.
Magician tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Magician ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magician fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Magician decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Magician sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Magician paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Diaz!
After the fight, Mike Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alderich has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Alderich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderich misses with a punch to the body.
Alderich misses with a body punch.
Alderich tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
Alderich tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Alderich back against the cage.
Alderich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz gets through Alderich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alderich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderich can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Alderich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderich misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
#T1#
Alderich tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Alderich back against the cage.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Alderich.
Alderich tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Alderich avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Alderich lands a right hand.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderich.
Alderich misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz lunges at Alderich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alderich's hand. #CL#
Alderich forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alderich is keeping busy.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz tries to work over Alderich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderich's elbow.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderich's elbow.
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!
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Alderich misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz wants to stall.
#BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Alderich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alderich walks straight into a right hand from Diaz - that's dropped him! Diaz jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alderich from any more punishment! Alderich complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Liber Alderich had this to say: 'Gave it my all but McGuire was better today. Congratulations. '.
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Event:
DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Maiden moved out of range.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Maiden.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Maiden ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Maiden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Maiden.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Maiden avoids it well.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maiden doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Maiden should have avoided that one.
Maiden throws a head kick that half lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maiden.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maiden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Maiden! #T1#
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Maiden throwing strikes but missing.
Maiden throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maiden escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Maiden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is staying active underneath Maiden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is looking to control Maiden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Maiden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maiden trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maiden throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz seems keen to control Maiden's posture.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Maiden slips an elbow through the middle.#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.
Maiden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz looking to control.
#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Maiden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maiden has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Maiden is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Maiden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maiden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maiden trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Maiden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maiden looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Maiden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Maiden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Maiden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Maiden tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Maiden moves to his opponent's back but Diaz bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Maiden. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maiden dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Maiden trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maiden controls the pace.#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maiden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maiden has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Maiden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maiden throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Maiden's side.
Maiden throws a leg kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz lands a jab to Maiden's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maiden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maiden off to one side.
Mike Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Diaz cracks Maiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Diaz feints and as Maiden raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maiden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maiden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVB#
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maiden defends well.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maiden's guard. #REVR#
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Maiden is still trying to improve position.
Eddy Maiden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maiden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maiden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maiden! #REVB##SUB2#
Maiden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maiden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maiden 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
After winning the bout, Eddy Maiden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mike Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that I want a rematch. '.
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Event:
DFN#6 Army vs Bangsit
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maiden doesn't seem phased though.
Maiden throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
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.
Diaz throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Maiden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maiden is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maiden takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Maiden scores with a punch 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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Maiden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maiden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Maiden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maiden 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.
Maiden trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Maiden is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden landing with the ground and pound.
Maiden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maiden trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Maiden landing strikes.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Maiden trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #SUB#
Maiden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T3#
Diaz wants to control but Maiden postures up.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Maiden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Diaz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maiden is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DFN #3 Stanfield vs Fredrik
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Reilly misses.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly lands a head shot.
Diaz misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Reilly's head back.
#T2#
Reilly is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reilly.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a looping right 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.
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reilly cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Diaz down. #T3#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Reilly both land. Nice combination.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Reilly slips a jab from Diaz.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Reilly looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throws a low kick but Reilly moves out of range easily.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Reilly wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Reilly rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Diaz 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.
#R2#
Diaz dives in and grabs Reilly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Reilly cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Reilly settles back down.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Reilly settles back down.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Reilly throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reilly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reilly throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Reilly wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Mike Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly walks into a jab.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz works over Reilly's head and body with a nice combination.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reilly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reilly can pounce on him.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.#T3#
Diaz checks a low kick from Reilly.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reilly lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Reilly checks a leg kick nicely.
Reilly tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reilly is defending well.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diaz.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Reilly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Reilly gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Reilly off the cage and back into range.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reilly tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Diaz.
#T1#
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Reilly tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Reilly throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Diaz down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reilly gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reilly after a bit of a struggle.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diaz.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Reilly manages to get underhooks.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reilly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly effectively controlling the action here.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reilly is defending well.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reilly just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
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!
Reilly stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reilly throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Frank Reilly!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Frank Reilly!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Frank Reilly!
Frank Reilly wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Frank Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mike Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that I want a rematch. '.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Madison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Madison moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
It looked like Madison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Madison, which made it look bad.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Madison's leg. Madison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Madison.
Madison moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiaz.
Madison slips under a jab.
Greg Madison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big left from Diaz misses.
Madison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Madison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Madison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madison.
Diaz takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madison misses the shot to the body.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Madison.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madison circles away.
Madison slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greg Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Madison avoids the punch easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Madison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madison. Madison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Madison.
Madison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madison throws out the jab.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Madison down.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Madison takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Madison misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Madison off balance momentarily.
Madison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Madison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madison blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Madison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz cracks the inside of Madison's front leg.
Madison defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Madison avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Madison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madison stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madison is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
It looked like Madison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Madison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Madison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz catches Madison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Madison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Madison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Madison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madison throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
As Diaz tries to get set, Madison tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Madison off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Madison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madison finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Madison checks it
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madison.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
It looked like Madison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Madison ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Madison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madison slips under a jab.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Madison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Madison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Madison, right into the meat.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Madison is looking to counter punch.
Diaz throws a hook but Madison avoids it easily.
Madison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Diaz avoids the body shot from Madison.
Madison lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Madison saw that one coming.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Madison moves his leg out of the way.
Madison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Madison cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Madison lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Madison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Madison.#T3#
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Madison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madison thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Madison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
An attempted straight right counter from Madison misses the target.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madison but Madison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Madison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
It looked like Madison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Madison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Madison misses the target.
Madison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Madison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madison is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz jabs Madison right on the nose. Madison blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madison misses with a straight left.
Madison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Madison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Madison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madison staying out of range there.
Madison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Madison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Madison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madison throws a big shot that misses.
Madison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz lands with a hook. Madison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Madison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz throws a body punch but Madison moves out of range.
Madison lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Madison slips the punch.
It looked like Madison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Madison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Madison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Madison thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madison as he avoids it easily.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Madison's ribs.
Madison lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Madison throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madison under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greg Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Madison.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Madison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz throws the left hand but Madison avoids the punch easily.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madison thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz throws a body punch but Madison moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Madison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Madison.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madison momentarily.
#T3#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz cracks the inside of Madison's front leg.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Madison off the cage and back into range.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Madison.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Madison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madison momentarily.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Madison circles away easily
and Madison counters with a stiff right hand.
Madison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.#T4#
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Madison moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Madison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greg Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madison with a jab.
Madison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Diaz tries to get set, Madison tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Dall misses. #TD2#
Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T1#
Dall works his way into full mount!
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Dall keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Dall working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dall dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T3#
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is in trouble now - Dall has advanced to mount!
Diaz wants to control but Dall is having none of it.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz has a hand on Dall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.#T4##SUB2#
Dall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Dall's guard. A big mistake from Dall there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dall! #REVB#
Diaz wants to control but Dall postures up.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Dall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dall misses with a looping right.#TD#
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dall was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz tries to break free.
Dall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1##SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz gets full guard.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Dall passes into half guard.
Diaz won't allow Dall to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Diaz looking for subs from the bottom but Dall mounts him!
Diaz holds on, trying desperately to control.#T3#
Dall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diaz!
Dall keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dall stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dall!
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dall passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Dall.
Dall defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz blocks a jab.#T1#
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Dall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dall continues to drive forward.
Galen Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Dall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Dall.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Dall.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws a low kick but Dall avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz throws a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall misses.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Dall scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Galen Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Dall takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A big left from Dall misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Dall!
A very excited looking Galen Dall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mike Diaz had this to say: 'Fuck that I want a rematch. '.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Flux tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux misses with a hook
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Flux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Flux didn't see that one coming.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Flux checks a leg kick.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
Flux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Flux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flux. That one must have hurt.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Flux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.#CL2#
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Flux controls his hands.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Flux controls his hands.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
A nice left hand lands by Flux.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz pushes Flux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Diaz prevents a body shot from Flux.
Diaz is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Flux wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flux doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Flux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz punishes Flux's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz cracks the inside of Flux's front leg.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Flux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flux.
Flux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Flux.
Flux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Mike Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Flux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flux is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Flux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flux moves away from the strike by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.#T1#
Flux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flux.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Flux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Flux. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Flux gets a clinch.
Flux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Flux controls the action.
Flux working aggressively here.
Flux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flux can turn it around.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Flux. #T2#
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz cracks Flux with a nice body shot.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Flux tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dante Flux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
It seemed like Flux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Flux saw that one coming.
Flux digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Flux ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Flux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Flux connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flux lands a front kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flux looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Flux scores with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Flux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flux misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flux fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Flux lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flux.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Flux counters with an inside leg kick.
Flux lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Flux throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flux throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Flux moved out of range.
Flux staying out of range there.
Flux misses with a combination
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a hook but Flux avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Flux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz cracks Flux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flux scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flux. Flux obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Flux off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Flux tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flux wants to clinch.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flux tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Flux throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2##TD#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flux on his heels. He'll look to pass Flux's guard now, I'm sure.
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!#SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Flux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Flux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flux works his way back into a safe position though.
Flux wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flux wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flux is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Flux seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Flux from advancing position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Flux content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Flux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Flux keeps him under control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flux wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
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 Mike 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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