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Event:
LAFC 4
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Wooten throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooten misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooten scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Wooten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wooten counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Wooten decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Wooten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Diaz trying to hold on to Wooten's head to control him but Wooten postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wooten looking to improve position, pressing down on Diaz's thigh with his hand. Diaz seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Wooten paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Wooten's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Diaz picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Diaz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 614 Round 2
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Henriques shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Henriques 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 Henriques.
Henriques scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Henriques.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henriques's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henriques's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriques trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Henriques pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Henriques escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T1##SUB#
Henriques is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz trying to hold on to Henriques's head to control him but Henriques postures up.
Henriques trying to control the pace.
Henriques lands strikes from half guard.
Henriques tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz trying to control but Henriques postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Henriques is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henriques stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Henriques controlling him for the moment.
Henriques trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Henriques keeps moving.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Henriques is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount. #T3#
Henriques is not content to let Diaz control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henriques tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to control but Henriques wriggling away. #SUB2#
Diaz has hold of Henriques's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Henriques manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Henriques is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henriques slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henriques knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz is trying to control. Henriques wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriques is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Henriques is looking to escape.
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 Nelson Henriques will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Henriques shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henriques showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Henriques is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
#SUB#
Henriques is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henriques takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control but Henriques is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Henriques 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 gets full guard.#T1#
Diaz working a defensive guard but Henriques manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diaz prevents Henriques from improving position.
Check out the look on Henriques's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Henriques working away.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Henriques looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Henriques scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Henriques there. #SUB#
Henriques is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Henriques knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB#
Henriques is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Henriques seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Henriques seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Henriques missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nelson Henriques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Henriques keeps moving. #SUB#
Henriques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Diaz pushes down on Henriques's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Diaz trying to control but Henriques is having none of it.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henriques really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Henriques dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Henriques sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Nelson Henriques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.#TD#
Henriques shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Henriques has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Henriques advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to hold on to Henriques's head to control him but Henriques postures up.
#SUB#
Henriques is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Henriques is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henriques in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Henriques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Henriques is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henriques's guard. #REVB#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Henriques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henriques pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz advances to half guard. #T3#
Henriques controlling the position for now.
Henriques wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henriques manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henriques wants to get back to his feet.
Henriques is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Henriques.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henriques wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henriques is trying to get back to full guard.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson Henriques is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Nelson Henriques.
Well Henriques 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nelson Henriques!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nelson Henriques!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nelson Henriques!
Nelson Henriques wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'He did it and i was unlucky, promise to be back strong and better. Thank you!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 614 Round 1
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McGregor tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Diaz prevents McGregor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGregor is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
McGregor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on McGregor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGregor.
Diaz fails to take his opponent's back.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Diaz is stalling here but it's allowed McGregor to get half guard.
McGregor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGregor won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregor wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Diaz works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGregor wants to control but Diaz postures up.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet here but Diaz is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGregor's back.
McGregor is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Diaz has the hooks in. McGregor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but McGregor is controlling his hands well.
McGregor tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
Well, with Diaz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McGregor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diaz misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McGregor is trying to defend against the choke here but Diaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Diaz Tightens the hold and McGregor taps out furiously! Diaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 612 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Morehead finds it's target.
Morehead throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
#CL#
Morehead moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Morehead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morehead throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Morehead.
Craven Morehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morehead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morehead wants it to stay on the feet.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Morehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Morehead lands with an overhand left.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morehead but Morehead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Morehead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morehead tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morehead plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morehead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morehead misses the shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morehead but Morehead pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Morehead lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Morehead both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Morehead darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morehead is struggling to control the position.
Morehead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The referee calls for Morehead to work.
Morehead avoiding damage.
Morehead is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morehead pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Morehead lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Morehead lands.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morehead defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Morehead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morehead, right into the meat.
Morehead swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Morehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Morehead.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morehead is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4##CL#
Morehead moves into the clinch.#TD#
Morehead pulls Diaz into guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Morehead keeps moving.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Morehead.
Morehead seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that round.
That's time! Morehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Morehead.
Morehead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Morehead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Morehead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Morehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Morehead is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz wants to control but Morehead is keeping busy.
Morehead content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz wants to control but Morehead is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morehead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morehead wants it to stay on the feet.
As Diaz tries to get set, Morehead tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.#TD#
Morehead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Morehead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Morehead has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morehead controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to control but Morehead is having none of it.
Morehead sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Morehead pushes him away.
Morehead throws a wild left hand from mount and Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #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.
Morehead thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Morehead's head to control him but Morehead postures up.
Morehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morehead controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morehead lands with a good body shot.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Morehead.
Morehead cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morehead stuffs the takedown.
Morehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Morehead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morehead has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Morehead pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead has Diaz pushed against the cage.#BC#
Morehead breaks the clinch.
Craven Morehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Morehead scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Morehead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz has Morehead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morehead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Morehead manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Morehead counters with a straight right hand.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Morehead scores with a jab to the body.
Morehead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morehead finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Morehead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Morehead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morehead continues to drive forward.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Craven Morehead is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Morehead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Morehead to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morehead postures up.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morehead is stalling in the full guard.
Morehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morehead manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Morehead pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Morehead tries to strike from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control but Morehead is working from the bottom.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#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 stops Morehead from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Morehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Craven Morehead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morehead.
#TD#
Morehead decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morehead sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morehead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Morehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morehead 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Craven Morehead wins by unanimous decision!
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