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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Diaz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# McGregor 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 defend against the ground and pound but McGregor scores with a couple of nice shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGregor scores with a couple of nice shots. Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1# McGregor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McGregor lands strikes from half guard. McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head. McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head. Nice strikes from McGregor there. McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Diaz wants to get back to his feet. Diaz's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.#SUB2# McGregor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# McGregor is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGregor is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGregor stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
McGregor scoring with strikes to the body and head. McGregor working Diaz over with strikes. #T3##SUB2# McGregor 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! Diaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# Tottino throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off. A low kick from Tottino is predictable there #CL2# and Diaz counters by clinching up. Diaz prevents a body shot from Tottino. #BC# Tottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tottino throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tottino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tottino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tottino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tottino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tottino tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tottino but Tottino pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tottino throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tottino defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Tottino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tottino throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Diaz counter with a right hand. Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tottino.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Tottino sprawls well. Alesandro Tottino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.#T1# Tottino throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it. Tottino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tottino just misses with a punch to the body.
Alesandro Tottino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diaz moves out of range as Tottino throws a body kick.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Tottino. Tottino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Diaz moves out of range as Tottino throws a body kick.
Tottino lands a lovely overhand right. Tottino throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. Tottino throws a half hearted mid kick. Tottino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Tottino settles back down. Donk. Tottino catches Diaz right on the button with a cross. Alesandro Tottino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz blocks a head kick by Tottino.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tottino tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tottino.#T2# Tottino misses with a two punch combination.
Tottino missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tottino's waist but Tottino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side. It looked like Tottino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Diaz looks winded! Tottino cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tottino looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away. Tottino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tottino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Tottino shakes him off and moves away. Tottino throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily. Tottino throws a half hearted mid kick. Tottino scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tottino. Tottino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tottino back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Tottino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tottino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Tottino tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Tottino has managed to clinch.
#BC# Tottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tottino throws a head kick that misses. Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tottino tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tottino.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tottino is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs. Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tottino.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz moves out of range as Tottino throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tottino.#T4# Diaz checks a low kick from Tottino. Tottino throws a body kick that misses. Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Tottino shakes him off and moves away. Tottino throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand. Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tottino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. As Diaz tries to get set, Tottino tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Tottino. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet. Tottino throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off. Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Tottino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tottino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away. Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tottino takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tottino back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Tottino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tottino. Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Tottino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tottino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alesandro Tottino dominated that round. That's time! Tottino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Diaz moves out of range of the strikes. As Tottino backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Tottino manages to avoid it all. Tottino missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tottino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Alesandro Tottino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tottino throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off. Tottino misses with a head kick.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Tottino. Tottino misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tottino is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Tottino circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Tottino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz. Donk. Tottino catches Diaz right on the button with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Tottino misses. Diaz is breathing heavily. Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tottino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet. Tottino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around? Tottino slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Tottino throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1# Tottino lands a jab to Diaz's midsection. Tottino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot. Tottino throws a body shot but no joy. Tottino 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.
Alesandro Tottino is winning the standup battle so far. Tottino misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Tottino. Tottino wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs. Tottino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tottino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A shot to the liver by Tottino. Beautiful body shot. Tottino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tottino misses with a body kick. Tottino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tottino.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tottino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Diaz slips under a jab. Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tottino misses with a body kick.#CL# Tottino rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage. Tottino struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#BC# Tottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Tottino tries to land a body kick and Diaz counters with a straight right hand. Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tottino throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Tottino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3# A low kick from Tottino misses and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tottino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tottino throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. Diaz moves out of range as Tottino throws a body kick.
Tottino looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range. Tottino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Tottino settles back down. Diaz shoots in and drives through. Tottino sprawls well. Tottino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tottino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tottino looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming. Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Tottino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tottino throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Tottino cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tottino just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tottino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tottino is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him. Tottino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz tries to break free but Tottino pushes him back against the cage. Tottino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Tottino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tottino is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alesandro Tottino dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tottino. The fighters circling - Tottino throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tottino walks into a left hand. #CL# Tottino closes the distance and clinches. Tottino is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Tottino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tottino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Diaz. Diaz misses with the combination.
It looked like Tottino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tottino misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tottino. Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tottino. Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tottino.
#T1# Tottino misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a counter combo. Tottino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Diaz moves out of range of the body kick. Tottino misses with a double jab.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges. Tottino throws a body kick that misses. Tottino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Tottino looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming. Tottino is looking to land body kicks. Tottino misses with a body kick. Tottino throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Tottino throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tottino, which made it look bad. A head kick misses from Diaz. Tottino misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Diaz does no damage. Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tottino. Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Tottino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tottino throws a lazy head kick and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Tottino misses with a kick to the body.
Tottino misses with a kick to the body and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Tottino. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Diaz tries to pull guard but Tottino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3# Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tottino fails to land. Diaz tries to pull guard but Tottino holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Alesandro Tottino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.#BC# Tottino manages to break the clinch.
Diaz moves out of range as Tottino strikes. Tottino throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side. Tottino stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# Diaz drives through and clinches with Tottino against the cage.
#BC# Tottino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tottino. Diaz shoots and misses and Tottino counters with a straight right hand. Diaz throws a series of punches but Tottino moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Tottino. Those never looked like landing. Tottino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tottino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tottino throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily. Diaz moves out of range as Tottino throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tottino. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. #CL# Tottino clinches up against the cage. Alesandro Tottino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A frustrated look appears on Tottino's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Tottino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Alesandro Tottino. Well Tottino 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alesandro Tottino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1# Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Big Paws swinging wildly here.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter. Big Paws punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch. Big Paws throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Big Paws closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Big Paws breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Big Paws throws a body shot but no joy. Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Big Paws misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Big Paws, pushing him back against the cage. Big Paws misses with some punches.
#T1# Big Paws tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it. Big Paws lands with a right to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Neal Diaz has been cut.#BC2# Big Paws breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Paws.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Big Paws and move into the clinch. Diaz stalks Big Paws and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Big Paws's face. Big Paws staggers backwards, shaken. Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Big Paws avoids it really well and circles away. Big Paws throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot. Big Paws misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Big Paws will be more careful next time no doubt. Big Paws moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Big Paws misses with an uppercut. Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Big Paws fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Big Paws throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz. Chief Big Paws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Big Paws rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Big Paws misses with a straight right. Big Paws swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Big Paws sprawls well. Big Paws wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz is breathing heavily. Diaz tries for a takedown but Big Paws sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Big Paws scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chief Big Paws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diaz tries to clinch but Big Paws is having none of it. Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Paws moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Big Paws swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Paws. Big Paws throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Big Paws swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
#T3# Big Paws cracks Diaz with a good jab. Big Paws is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout. Diaz tries to move into range but Big Paws moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Some wild striking there from Big Paws.
Big Paws misses with a looping left. Diaz throws out a powerful jab. Big Paws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Paws thuds a left hand into Diaz's body. Big Paws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Paws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big Paws misses with a body shot.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Big Paws looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Diaz is looking to counter with head kicks. Big Paws throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Big Paws throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Big Paws cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head. Big Paws throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Big Paws lands a lovely overhand right. Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Paws.
Big Paws will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Paws swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Big Paws misses with a wild body shot. Diaz throws a head kick but Big Paws moves out of range.
Big Paws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Big Paws misses with a head kick.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Big Paws rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Big Paws dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neal Diaz's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Big Paws misses the shot to the body. Big Paws throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Paws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big Paws misses with the combination.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A telegraphed right hand from Big Paws misses the target. Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Big Paws backpedaling.
Big Paws throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Big Paws. A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Big Paws's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz. Big Paws looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Big Paws manages to circle out of the way. Diaz dodges the punch combination from Big Paws.
Big Paws is breathing heavily.#T1# Big Paws just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Big Paws keeps the fight on the outside. Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two. Big Paws throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Big Paws thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.#CL# Big Paws gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. Big Paws throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. #BC2# Big Paws breaks the clinch.
Big Paws throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Big Paws throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Big Paws. Big Paws misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo. Big Paws has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Big Paws misses its intended target. Diaz is looking for a counter combo. Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here. Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Big Paws.#T2# Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Big Paws avoids it really well and circles away. Big Paws stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Good exchange - Big Paws coming out on top. A looping hook to the body misses from Big Paws. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet. Big Paws loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch. Big Paws misses with a body shot.
Big Paws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Paws looks to clinch and Diaz counters with a two punch combo. Big Paws jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. Big Paws looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Chief Big Paws seems to be getting the better of the standup. Big Paws is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz. Diaz moves out of range of the strikes. Diaz looks to land a combination but Big Paws avoids it well. Big Paws throws a big shot that misses. Big Paws misses with a hook. Diaz is looking for a counter combo. Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big Paws blocks a jab. Big Paws misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming. Diaz checks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target. Big Paws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away. Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Big Paws lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover. Big Paws punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch. Big Paws throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Big Paws keeps the fight on the outside. Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Big Paws misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a left to the body. A shot to the liver by Big Paws. Beautiful body shot. Big Paws scores with a shot to the body.
Big Paws swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz. Big Paws takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. Big Paws misses with a wild body shot. Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Big Paws throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body. Diaz slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chief Big Paws will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Neal Diaz's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Big Paws swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Diaz is looking for a counter combo. Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Paws. Big Paws keeps the fight on the outside. A jab from Big Paws finds it's way through Diaz's defenses. Diaz misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Big Paws on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz tries to clinch there but Big Paws circles away.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Big Paws throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1# Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Diaz. A jab from Big Paws misses. Big Paws misses with a body shot.
Big Paws throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily. Big Paws misses with a double jab.
Big Paws lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Big Paws looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. Diaz is looking for a counter combo. Big Paws misses with a hook. Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Big Paws and move into the clinch. Diaz throws a head kick that misses. Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big Paws connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet. Big Paws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Paws. Big Paws throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2##CL2# Big Paws closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Big Paws escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Big Paws tries to clinch up. Diaz wants to clinch up but Big Paws keeps it at a distance. Big Paws jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Big Paws fails to land with a series of punches.
Big Paws misses the shot to the body. #CL# Diaz closes the distance and clinches. Big Paws lands a shot to the body.#TD2# Big Paws lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Big Paws manages to move to mount!
#T3# Big Paws controlling his opponent. Diaz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Diaz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Big Paws with a couple of short strikes.#T4# Big Paws controlling the position easily from mount. Chief Big Paws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Big Paws blocks Diaz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2# Big Paws has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Diaz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Big Paws!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1# Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #CL# Diaz closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Koreshkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diaz throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Koreshkov counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard. Koreshkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz is striking but Koreshkov is not phased and passes to half guard. Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Koreshkov manages to pass to mount!
Diaz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Koreshkov has taken his back!#T1##SUB2# Diaz is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Koreshkov manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Diaz is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Koreshkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1# Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Abdul Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Abdul Rahman successfully pulls guard.
Abdul Rahman seems keen to control Diaz's posture.#SUB# Diaz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Abdul Rahman throws up his legs and catches Diaz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Diaz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Abdul Rahman! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hayder Abdul Rahman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Pettis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage. Pettis lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Neal Diaz has been cut. The referee calls for Pettis to work.
Pettis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms. Pettis lands a damaging elbow. #BC# Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt and Diaz counters with a two punch combo. Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off. It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pettis is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pettis as he jumps to the side. #CL# Pettis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diaz is looking to clinch. Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pettis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!#T2# Diaz scores with a one two! Pettis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pettis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Diaz throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettis avoids it really well and circles away. Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz. Diaz looks winded! Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a counter combo. Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Pettis throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Diaz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Pettis follows into mount! #CUT# That has opened up Neal Diaz's cut even more. Pettis looking to control and managing it successfully. Pettis lands a couple of good shots and Diaz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT# The cut above Neal Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pettis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# Pettis is working for a rear naked choke. Diaz is not defending it well and Pettis has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Diaz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Diaz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis! Anthony Pettis 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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