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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
DIaz fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but DIaz sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Diaz clinches.
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 DIaz walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but DIaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nucky DIaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.#TD#
DIaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and DIaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and DIaz dives into side control.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DIaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz is being controlled here. #T1#
Diaz dodges the ground and pound from DIaz.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
DIaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DIaz won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DIaz content just to control the position here.
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
DIaz content just to control the position here.
Diaz is trying to stand up.
Poor strikes thrown by DIaz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that Diaz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
DIaz content just to control the position here.
DIaz avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
DIaz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DIaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz tries to hold on but DIaz pushes him away. #SUB#
DIaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DIaz looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nucky DIaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
DIaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
DIaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DIaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz trying to hold on to DIaz's head to control him but DIaz postures up.
DIaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DIaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz tries to kick DIaz off in order to stand up. DIaz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
DIaz is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DIaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by DIaz, which made it look bad. #TD#
DIaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Diaz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
DIaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DIaz just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
DIaz has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. DIaz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - DIaz dives into Diaz's guard.
DIaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but DIaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DIaz throws a big elbow that misses.
DIaz is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but DIaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz wants to control but DIaz is keeping busy.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
DIaz is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
DIaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DIaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but DIaz manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DIaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nucky DIaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DIaz as he jumps to the side. #CL#
DIaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
DIaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for DIaz to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
#TD#
DIaz pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Diaz is looking to stand up but DIaz won't let him.
DIaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break DIaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DIaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break DIaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DIaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DIaz misses with a head kick.
#TD#
DIaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DIaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DIaz is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but DIaz is controlling him well. #T3#
Diaz wants to stand back up but DIaz manages to pass into side control.
DIaz controlling from side mount.
Diaz prevents DIaz from improving position.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DIaz controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
DIaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
DIaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. DIaz is now in Diaz's guard.
DIaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucky DIaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DIaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Nucky DIaz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Nucky DIaz!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nucky DIaz!
Nucky DIaz wins by unanimous decision!
Nate Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I think i did what i had to do but he was lucky, to my fans i promise to be back stronger and better'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 2
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gledhill quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Gledhill's attempts to control the position.
Gledhill won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Gledhill's attempt to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Gledhill is working away.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gledhill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Gledhill is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gledhill pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gledhill is working from the bottom.
Gledhill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gledhill keeping control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is pressing down on Gledhill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gledhill is holding on for now.
Gledhill is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gledhill being controlled for a moment.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gledhill!#T3#
Gledhill stops Diaz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gledhill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gledhill moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Gledhill moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gledhill to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Gledhill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gledhill with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gledhill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gledhill trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gledhill's best efforts.
Gledhill is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gledhill trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Diaz is pressing down on Gledhill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gledhill throwing strikes but missing.
Gledhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Gledhill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Gledhill postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gledhill being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz is trying to keep Gledhill in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gledhill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Gledhill shows good takedown defense.
Gledhill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gledhill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gledhill is defended easily by Diaz.#T3##CL#
Diaz clinches up with Gledhill and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
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.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Gledhill preventing the sweep. #T4#
Diaz seems keen to control Gledhill's posture.
Gledhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Gledhill stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gledhill shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gledhill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gledhill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is pulling down on Gledhill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gledhill, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gledhill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Diaz is controlling Gledhill's posture.
Gledhill tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gledhill keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Gledhill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Gledhill.#TD#
Diaz feints and as Gledhill raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gledhill looking to control.
#T3#
Gledhill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz won't allow Gledhill to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gledhill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz just content to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gledhill is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gledhill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gledhill!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gledhill wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Karl Gledhill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Diaz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Nate Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 1
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz stalks Kuleshov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuleshov's face. Kuleshov staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuleshov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kuleshov rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Kuleshov keeps it at a distance.
Kuleshov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuleshov circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuleshov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuleshov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuleshov somewhat.#T1##CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kuleshov jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuleshov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kuleshov has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuleshov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but Kuleshov blocks it.
Kuleshov has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuleshov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuleshov or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Kuleshov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuleshov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuleshov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kuleshov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuleshov is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Diaz just leaning against Kuleshov, taking a breather.
Diaz tries to stall but Kuleshov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Kuleshov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kuleshov pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz throws a strike but Kuleshov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuleshov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuleshov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kuleshov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuleshov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Kuleshov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Kuleshov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Kuleshov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Kuleshov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuleshov misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Kuleshov in a clinch.
Diaz stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz trying to stall but Kuleshov improves his position.
Kuleshov blocking some punches.
#T1#
Kuleshov stalling against the cage.
Kuleshov wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Kuleshov tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuleshov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuleshov has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kuleshov.#BC2#
Kuleshov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuleshov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuleshov shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Kuleshov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Kuleshov is quick to defend against it.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Diaz tries to clinch there but Kuleshov circles away.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuleshov shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Kuleshov pushes him off.#CL#
Diaz forces Kuleshov back against the cage and clinches.
Kuleshov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Kuleshov blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Kuleshov being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Diaz is looking to clinch but Kuleshov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuleshov! But no joy.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuleshov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Kuleshov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuleshov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kuleshov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz taking a breather. #TD2#
Kuleshov jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Kuleshov has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuleshov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuleshov seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuleshov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuleshov.#CUT2#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuleshov.
Nate Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Kuleshov in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Kuleshov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Kuleshov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Diaz is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Kuleshov is avoiding it.
Kuleshov tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Kuleshov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kuleshov.
Kuleshov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuleshov. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuleshov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Kuleshov.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nate Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuleshov 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.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kuleshov avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Kuleshov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuleshov shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Kuleshov is blocking nicely.
Kuleshov goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuleshov can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Kuleshov. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Diaz clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kuleshov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#T3#
Kuleshov tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuleshov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuleshov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuleshov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz wants to stall.
Kuleshov wants a takedown.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kuleshov.
#BC2#
Kuleshov breaks from the clinch.
Kuleshov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuleshov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Kuleshov ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuleshov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuleshov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuleshov is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
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