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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz throws a head kick that Case semi-blocks.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Case moved away.
Diaz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCase.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Case swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Case. #T1#
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Case. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Case really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Case has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Case moves out of range easily.
Case shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nate Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Case fails with the takedown.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Diaz throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Case moves into the clinch.
Case stalling in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Case goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Case leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Case has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
Diaz is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Case will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Case darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Case into the cage.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Diaz tries to get set, Case tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Case goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Case should have avoided that one.
Case looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Case persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Case blocks a jab.#CL#
Case moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Case goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Case is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd cheers as Case lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Nate Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Case blocks a head kick by Diaz.
#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Case. Case maintains the clinch.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Case 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.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Case stalls.
Case has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Case keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Case - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Case stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Case connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Case moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Case backing up. Case nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Case in his tracks.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Case feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Case changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Case is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Case dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Case is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Case looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Case smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Case. #SUB#
Case tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Case looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Case connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Case is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Case works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Case working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Case is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Case throwing strikes but Diaz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Case trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Case slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz postures up.
#SUB#
Case is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Case lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelino Case showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcelino Case!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Leblanc looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Leblanc drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leblanc dives into side control.
#REVB#
Leblanc tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leblanc lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Leblanc stalls from top position.
Leblanc'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.#T1##SUB#
Leblanc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leblanc happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc taking a breather here. #SU#
Leblanc has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
No luck for Leblanc with that takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Leblanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leblanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Leblanc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leblanc dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leblanc gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Leblanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Leblanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leblanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leblanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leblanc misses with a wild combination.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Leblanc fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Nate Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Leblanc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leblanc misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leblanc's calf.#T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that Leblanc semi-blocks.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Leblanc avoids it.
Leblanc dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Leblanc saw that one coming.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Leblanc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leblanc shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Leblanc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Leblanc darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#BC#
Leblanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Leblanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leblanc tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Leblanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Further stalling from Leblanc.#SUB#
Leblanc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Leblanc clinches.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Leblanc has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leblanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz pushes Leblanc away with a front kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leblanc's head.
Leblanc blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Leblanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblanc moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Leblanc.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leblanc tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Leblanc shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Leblanc avoids it with no problem.
Leblanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Leblanc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leblanc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands an overhand right.#T2#
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leblanc counters with a one-two to the body.
Leblanc throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
#TD#
Leblanc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Leblanc keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB#
Leblanc is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Leblanc controlling the position well here. Diaz rolled but Leblanc kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leblanc lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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 Danilo Leblanc.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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