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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 95
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Provenza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Provenza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Provenza fails to land the takedown.
Provenza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Provenza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Provenza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Provenza lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Provenza is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Provenza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Provenza!
A very excited looking Silvio Provenza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Nickthaniel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Salazar throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz slips under a jab.#CL#
Salazar instigates a clinch.
Diaz has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz just leaning against Salazar, taking a breather.
Salazar blocking some punches.
#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a hook but Salazar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salazar swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Salazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Salazar backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Salazar manages to avoid it all.
Willie Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Salazar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salazar defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salazar has time to react.
Salazar tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salazar misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Salazar misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Salazar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Salazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Salazar.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
Salazar looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Salazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Salazar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz cracks Salazar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Salazar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Salazar looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Salazar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar throws a one two combo.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Salazar. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Salazar avoids it with no problem.
Salazar swinging wildly here.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salazar with a body shot.#T4#
Diaz blocks a head kick by Salazar.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salazar.
Jab from Diaz.
Salazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Salazar 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.
Diaz jabs Salazar right on the nose. Salazar blinks but takes it well.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salazar somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 Willie Salazar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Salazar misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
#CL#
Salazar drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is pushing Salazar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Salazar holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Salazar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salazar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salazar throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willie Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Salazar moves into the clinch.#TD#
Salazar 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salazar postures up.
#T2#
Salazar is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Salazar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salazar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salazar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Salazar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Salazar defends it easily.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
Salazar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Salazar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Salazar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nickthaniel Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Nickthaniel Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 75
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz throws a counter combo.#CL#
Grabonzo clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grabonzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grabonzo manages to end up in side control.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabonzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Grabonzo.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grabonzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Grabonzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grabonzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Grabonzo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Diaz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Grabonzo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Diaz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Grabonzo lets go of the hold and Diaz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfonso Grabonzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alfonso Grabonzo thanked OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Nickthaniel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Beton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Beton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel 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:
MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Grabonzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Grabonzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabonzo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grabonzo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabonzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grabonzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Grabonzo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grabonzo seems to have locked his on tight now - Diaz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grabonzo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alfonso Grabonzo waved his t-shirt featuring OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Nickthaniel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 56
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gatsby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Gatsby persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Diaz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gatsby is on him like a limpet, forcing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage.
Gatsby avoiding damage.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gatsby taking a breather.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage. #T1#
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Gatsby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Gatsby gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gatsby to get the leverage.
Gatsby controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control Gatsby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gatsby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatsby pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsby wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Gatsby slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Gatsby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Westside Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gatsby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gatsby connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby working Diaz over with strikes.
Gatsby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsby 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gatsby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Gatsby working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Gatsby finish him?
Gatsby lands a big elbow - Diaz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Gatsby!
Nickthaniel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Big J Smiles and Nickthaniel Diaz. Smiles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smile Like You Mean It. Diaz has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nickthaniel Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Big J Smiles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Nickthaniel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiles drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Smiles decides to pull guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smiles pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Smiles 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.
Smiles is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles controlling Diaz's posture.
Smiles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Smiles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiles (2) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smiles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiles slips nicely into half guard.
Smiles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smiles controlling the action here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Smiles is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Smiles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Smiles (5) vs (0) Diaz
Smiles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smiles content just to control the position here.
Smiles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz prevents Smiles from taking his back.
Smiles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Smiles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smiles wants to take Diaz's back here but Diaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Smiles controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Smiles isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiles controlling the pace for now.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount but Smiles keeps good control and instead manages to take Diaz's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smiles (8) vs (0) Diaz
Smiles is riding his opponent, not letting Diaz buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Smiles.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smiles controls the action.
Diaz just trying to survive but Smiles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smiles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smiles keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Smiles controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diaz doesn't escape.
Diaz trying to control the action but Smiles just sinks the hooks in.
Smiles is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
Smiles controls the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smiles continues to hold on tight.
Smiles doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiles (8) vs (2) Diaz
Smiles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiles has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Smiles'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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Smiles.
Smiles has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiles is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiles (10) vs (2) Diaz
Smiles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiles defends it easily.
Smiles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smiles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiles takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After the fight, Big J Smiles 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.
In defeat, Nickthaniel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katsu Kurosawa and Nickthaniel Diaz. Diaz has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nickthaniel Diaz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Katsu Kurosawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nickthaniel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kurosawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurosawa gets a clinch.
Kurosawa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (0) Diaz
Kurosawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurosawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Kurosawa swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kurosawa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (2) Diaz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurosawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Kurosawa actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (5) Diaz
Kurosawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz looking to control but Kurosawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Kurosawa is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kurosawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Kurosawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurosawa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kurosawa (4) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Kurosawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diaz has the hooks in. Kurosawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz is trying to stick to Kurosawa's back but Kurosawa 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 Kurosawa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurosawa (6) vs (11) Diaz
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosawa 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.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosawa defends well.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurosawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa 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.
Kurosawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurosawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa 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.
Kurosawa advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kurosawa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kurosawa seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Kurosawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Kurosawa eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa 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 Kurosawa.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurosawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurosawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurosawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurosawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa 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.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Kurosawa defends easily.
Kurosawa pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura here.
Kurosawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosawa defends it easily.
Kurosawa 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.
Kurosawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurosawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Kurosawa pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Kurosawa tries to pass.
Kurosawa 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.
Diaz has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Kurosawa is proving a slippery customer.
Kurosawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looks winded!
Kurosawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurosawa to get the leverage.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurosawa to get the leverage.
Diaz is pressing down on Kurosawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosawa defends well.
Kurosawa is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kurosawa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kurosawa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickthaniel Diaz and Szandor Storm. Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Storm has chosen Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nickthaniel Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Storm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Storm
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Storm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Storm has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Storm's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lugz.
Lugz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz works Lugz's body with a nice hook.
Lugz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lugz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Birdman Lugz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lugz takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lugz.
Lugz tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Lugz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Lugz is rocked!
Diaz steps in with a hook that catches Lugz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Diaz follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lugz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickthaniel Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Nickthaniel Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 35
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Walnuts tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz cracks Walnuts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walnuts throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz slips a straight right by Walnuts.
Walnuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walnuts misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walnuts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
#CL#
Walnuts rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Walnuts holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Walnuts slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walnuts defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Walnuts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Walnuts slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walnuts is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walnuts throws a big right hand that misses.
Walnuts with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Walnuts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walnuts works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walnuts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walnuts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walnuts throws a big right hand that misses.
Walnuts lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walnuts defends well.#ES2#
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Walnuts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Walnuts.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walnuts doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walnuts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a left hand
letting Walnuts counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Walnuts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swings for the body but Walnuts moves out of range.
It looked like Walnuts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Walnuts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Walnuts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
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 Walnuts walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickthaniel Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Walnuts. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Paul Walnuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz leaves Walnuts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paul Walnuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walnuts throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Walnuts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Walnuts throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Walnuts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz motions for Walnuts to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Walnuts.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Walnuts has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
#BC#
Walnuts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walnuts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Walnuts moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walnuts manages to avoid it.
Walnuts seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Walnuts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walnuts staying out of range there.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Walnuts moves out of range.
Walnuts fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Walnuts counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Walnuts misses the shot to the body.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Walnuts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walnuts takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Walnuts drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Walnuts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Walnuts avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Walnuts won't allow it.
Paul Walnuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickthaniel Diaz.
Walnuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walnuts tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
#T3#
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Walnuts manages to break the clinch.
Walnuts throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Walnuts throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Walnuts avoids them all with ease.
Walnuts throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walnuts cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickthaniel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Walnuts won't allow it.
#T4#
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Walnuts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Walnuts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Walnuts.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Walnuts tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walnuts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nickthaniel Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Walnuts is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Walnuts slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Walnuts is just out of range.
Walnuts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Walnuts.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walnuts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Walnuts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Walnuts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walnuts.
Walnuts loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Walnuts slips under a jab from Diaz.
Walnuts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Walnuts lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Walnuts.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walnuts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Walnuts instigates a clinch. #BC#
Walnuts breaks the clinch.
Walnuts misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Walnuts connects with a jab.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walnuts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Walnuts moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walnuts on the side of the head.
Walnuts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walnuts takes one on the button.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz jabs Walnuts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walnuts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Walnuts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Walnuts avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Walnuts misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walnuts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Walnuts looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Walnuts avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Walnuts.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walnuts looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.#T3#
Walnuts misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Walnuts moves away and avoids it.
Diaz slips a straight right by Walnuts.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walnuts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walnuts throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Walnuts misses with a looping left.
Paul Walnuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Walnuts misses.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Walnuts moved out of range nicely.
Walnuts digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Walnuts scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Walnuts.
Walnuts tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walnuts.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walnuts with a body shot.
Walnuts slips a jab from Diaz.
Walnuts swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walnuts throws out the jab.
Diaz cracks Walnuts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Walnuts avoids them all with ease.
Nickthaniel Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walnuts throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickthaniel Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel Diaz made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Walnuts moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Walnuts rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Walnuts taking a breather.
Walnuts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walnuts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walnuts ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Walnuts tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walnuts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Walnuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Walnuts avoids it well. #CL#
Walnuts has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Walnuts tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walnuts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Walnuts is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walnuts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walnuts has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nickthaniel Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nickthaniel Diaz made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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