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Event:
RBB 21: Steve vs Carneiro II
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wipes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Diaz slips a straight right by Wipe. Wipe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz. Wipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wipe! But no joy. Wipe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body. Wipe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wipe manages to avoid it. Wipe moves out of range as Diaz strikes. Wipe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wipe moves out of range as Diaz strikes. Diaz moves out of range as Wipe strikes. Wipe slips a straight right by Diaz. Wipe clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Good shot there by Wipe.#T1# Diaz misses with a left hand #KD2# and Wipe counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wipe finish him?!#CUT2# It looks like Joey Diaz has been cut. Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Wipe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wipe eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wipe scores with a counter punch that sends Diaz to the canvas! Wipe smells blood - he's punishing Diaz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diaz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Wipe! Butt Wipe made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Diaz 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.
Woods gets full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Diaz looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Woods is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't. Diaz working away. Diaz wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. #SUB# Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Woods sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Woods tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB# Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woods is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold. Diaz wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well. #SUB# Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3# Woods gets back to full guard.
Woods looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Diaz stands up and beckons Woods to his feet. Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
#TD# Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB# Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well. Woods sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB# Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work. Woods pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Woods with the active half guard here but Diaz passes nicely into side control. Woods manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts. Woods is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Woods has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CarnEVIL. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Diaz dominated that round. That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Woods has control.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2# Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Diaz is looking for a sweep. Diaz struggling a bit here. Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Woods keeps moving and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Woods scoring with strikes. Woods landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Woods keeps moving and retains side control. Woods landing a few strikes. Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Woods working the ground and pound. Woods lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Woods scoring with strikes. Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Diaz is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2# Woods looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Diaz is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Woods looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Woods defends the submission attempt.#T3# Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though. Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Woods wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. Woods gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Woods punching from the bottom.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# Woods pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount. Woods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz fails to move to back control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz trying to control but Woods is having none of it. Woods is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick. Diaz is looking to counter punch. Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Woods counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Woods has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Woods has a good base and remains in mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Diaz covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Woods!
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Event:
RBB 14: White vs Frank
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Hunter closes the distance and clinches. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage. Diaz wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hunter tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment. Diaz missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Diaz prevents a body shot from Hunter. Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Hunter lands a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Diaz can't break the clinch.
Hunter is working Diaz over against the cage. Hunter cracks Diaz with a nice body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. #T3# Nice body punch from Hunter. Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Diaz jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage. Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz prevents a body shot from Hunter. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Hunter. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Hunter. Hunter lands a body shot. Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Hunter. Diaz takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Hunter on the inside. A short right from Hunter on the inside. Hunter misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Hunter dominated that round. That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Hunter. Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter lands a right hand. #ROC2# Diaz is rocked! A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Seamus Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch. Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Hunter. Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Diaz blocking some punches.
#T1# Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter is breathing heavily. Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz. Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz. A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away. Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Hunter working aggressively here.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Diaz blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.#BC# Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Diaz tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range. Hunter checks a leg kick nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Diaz counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss. Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hunter wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Diaz has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hunter throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Nice body punch from Hunter. Diaz tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Hunter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him. Hunter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. #BC# Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range. Hunter tries to clinch up and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2# Hunter takes the fight into the clinch. Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hunter throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Hunter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Hunter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Hunter! After winning the bout, Seamus Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RBB 9: White vs Filipovich
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Trowning shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Trowning misses with a head kick.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Trowning fails to land the takedown. Trowning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Trowning. Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz avoids the head kick by Trowning.
A head kick misses from Trowning. Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1# Diaz takes a swing at Trowning's ribcage but misses. Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Trowning counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Trowning to acknowledge the strikes. Trowning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away. As Trowning looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Trowning just gets out of the way.#CL2# Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Trowning. Trowning maintains the clinch. Trowning wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Trowning missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Trowning looking for a takedown. Trowning lands with a short head shot on the inside. Trowning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing. Diaz wants to break free but Trowning has control.
#BC2# Trowning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Diaz checks the leg kick. Trowning fails to land the takedown. Trowning scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one. #T3# Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Trowning shoots in.#CL2# Trowning clinches up against the cage.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Trowning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Diaz stuffs the takedown. Diaz stuffs the takedown. Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Trowning manages to avoid it. Trowning throws a head kick that misses. Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Trowning darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Diaz won't allow Trowning to pass to mount. #T4# Diaz has his hands clasped together around Trowning's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Diaz looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Trowning stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz. Trowning wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz pulls Trowning in close to prevent any damage. Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Trowning dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Trowning closes the distance and clinches. Trowning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Trowning ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trowning no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trowning working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
Trowning tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trowning wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Trowning.
#T1# Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Trowning is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Diaz has taken his back.
Trowning is in bad spot here.
Trowning is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Trowning has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB# Trowning showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Trowning is holding on to Diaz 's glove but Diaz gets free and slips his arm under Trowning 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Trowning is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Diaz!
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Event:
RBB 6: Joon vs Crixus
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lothario is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Lothario circles away and we're back to standing. Lothario lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Lothario clinches up against the ropes. Diaz misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Lothario manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Lothario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the ropes. Lothario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Diaz to keep the fight standing. Lothario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Lothario knows he should have avoided that one. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lothario has eaten all the pies! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothario shoots in but no luck this time. Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lothario.#T1# Lothario dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. A head kick by Lothario misses and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Diaz gets caught napping as Lothario dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard. Lothario stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz. Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lothario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lothario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Diaz controls Lothario momentarily but Lothario frees himself. Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. Lothario is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lothario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Diaz is trying to control the position but Lothario postures up. Lothario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Diaz is trying to control the position but Lothario postures up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB# Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lothario is aware though and is defending well. Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lothario won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Forever Free Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Lothario postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow. Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothario's guard. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lothario is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2# Lothario throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
Lothario is trying to improve his position. Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothario keeps working. Lothario is looking for a sweep.#SU# Diaz stands up. #T4# Diaz wants to clinch. Lothario doesn't succeed with the takedown and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lothario tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Diaz dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Diaz cracks Lothario with an open hand slap. Diaz with a jab. Diaz tries to clinch up.#CL2# Lothario pushes Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch. Lothario can't get the takedown.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Lothario keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away. Lothario jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Lothario around his waist. Lothario gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Lothario gets the takedown into side control. #T1# Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Diaz is working hard here to advance position. Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Lothario is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lothario throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well. Diaz is not content to let Lothario control the position. Lothario working away. Lothario tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Diaz gets back to half guard. Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lothario keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. Lothario looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Diaz wants to take a breather but Lothario is having none of it. #T3# Lothario tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diaz manages to move to mount!
Lothario is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz wants to control but Lothario has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Lothario is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well. #SUB2# Lothario looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diaz passes into side control! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Diaz working away.#T4# Diaz wants to control but Lothario is keeping him busy. #SUB# Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lothario is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU# Diaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Lothario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Lothario has managed to clinch.
Lothario tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Diaz will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Lothario misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick by Lothario misses and Diaz counters with a straight right hand. Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Lothario backing up. Lothario nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes. Lothario tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Diaz 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. Lothario misses with a takedown letting Diaz counter with a right hand. Lothario tries to clinch but fails miserably and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Lothario misses with a body kick. Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter. Lothario fails in his attempt to clinch. Lothario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diaz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Lothario closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. Lothario throws a wild hook but Diaz just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Lothario gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Diaz raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Diaz!
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Event:
RBB 3: Third Brawl
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Diaz. Brady 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 tries to counter with a clinch but Brady shakes him off and moves away. Brady misses with a takedown #TD2# and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Brady didn't expect that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brady manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. Brady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brady trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. Brady throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Diaz wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving. Brady is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Brady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Brady throws a big right hand that misses. Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Brady 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. #T2# Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brady's guard. #REVB# Brady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR# Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Brady won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. Brady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. 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. Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Brady trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. Diaz pulls Brady in close to his closed guard and prevents Brady from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB# Brady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Diaz is adopting a defensive guard. Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Brady drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brady keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Brady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brady is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brady has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. 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 Baron Brady will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Diaz wants to clinch. Brady slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Brady looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Brady fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Brady is now in Diaz's guard.#T1# Diaz managing to control the position. Brady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Brady is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Brady throws a sloppy strike and Diaz has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Brady is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Diaz!
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