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Event:
WeInSyd 28
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Asznee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Asznee manages to move to mount!
Diaz is trying to stand.
Diaz prevents Asznee from taking his back.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Asznee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #ES2#
Diaz bucks Asznee off and manages to get back to his feet!
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asznee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asznee somewhat.#T1#
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a combination. Asznee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mickey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Asznee counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Asznee connects with a couple of short punches.
Asznee trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Asznee prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Asznee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Asznee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asznee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Asznee landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Asznee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asznee controls the position from side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Asznee drags him back down.#T3#
Asznee is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz is trying to buck Asznee off.#ES2#
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Asznee away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Asznee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asznee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asznee stops Diaz from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Asznee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asznee but great work by Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asznee manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Asznee is controlling the position.
Diaz wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Asznee uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
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 Big Asznee 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#
Asznee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asznee.
Asznee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Asznee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Asznee tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Asznee wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T1#
Asznee prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Asznee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Asznee controlling the pace for now.
Asznee wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Asznee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asznee is controlling him well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Asznee is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Asznee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Asznee 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.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asznee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Asznee has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Asznee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Asznee is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Asznee working for the choke. #SUB#
Asznee working for the choke. #SUB#
Asznee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Asznee lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Asznee is controlling the position but Diaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Asznee is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Asznee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Asznee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asznee.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Asznee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asznee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Asznee ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asznee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asznee feinted with a counter takedown.
Asznee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asznee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz throws a right hand that Asznee ducks under and follows up with a left that Asznee also avoids with ease.#TD#
Diaz gets caught napping as Asznee dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Asznee won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asznee cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Asznee trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Asznee in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz pushes Asznee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Asznee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Asznee swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Asznee's guard.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asznee's guard.#T2#
Asznee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asznee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Asznee's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Asznee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Asznee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Asznee from controlling successfully.
Asznee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Asznee tries to pass.
Big Asznee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Diaz wants to stand but Asznee is controlling the position.
Asznee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asznee is controlling him.
Asznee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Asznee isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Asznee.
Asznee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Asznee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Asznee.#TD#
Asznee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Asznee is having none of it.
Big Asznee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asznee is stalling in the full guard.
Asznee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asznee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Mickey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Diaz.
I think Asznee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Asznee!
After winning the bout, Big Asznee 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:
SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Anderson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Diaz jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Anderson.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Diaz looks winded!
Anderson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a left hand.
A short right from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Anderson is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2##TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not. #T1#
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Anderson is working Diaz over against the cage.
Anderson lands a body shot. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Alexis Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T2#
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson fakes the body blow, causing Diaz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Diaz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexis Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexis Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi 76
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Itizer's shoulder, as Itizer tries to avoid the shot.
Itizer throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Itizer and move into the clinch position.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itizer circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Itizer has him pressed against the cage.
Itizer lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mickey Diaz has been cut.
Diaz jumps guard but Itizer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Itizer has him pressed against the cage.
Man Itizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Itizer lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Itizer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itizer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Itizer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itizer misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Itizer holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Itizer tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Itizer back against the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Itizer.
#T1#
Itizer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Itizer.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Itizer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Itizer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Itizer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Itizer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Itizer lands with a short shot to the head.
Itizer is struggling to control the position.
Diaz jumps guard but Itizer stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Itizer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Itizer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Itizer smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Itizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itizer works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Itizer lands a shot to the body.
Diaz looks winded!
Itizer scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Itizer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz jumps guard but Itizer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Itizer.
Itizer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Itizer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Itizer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Itizer lands with a light punch inside.
Itizer scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
A short uppercut from Itizer.
Itizer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Itizer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Itizer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Itizer.
Diaz letting Itizer take a breather here.
Itizer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itizer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Itizer lands a nice elbow.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Itizer to keep the fight standing.
Itizer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz tries to pull guard but Itizer won't allow it.
Itizer tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Itizer smiles and moves away.
The fighters circle, before Itizer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Diaz's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Itizer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Man Itizer!
Man Itizer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WeInSyd 17
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Strike moves out of range.
Strike changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strike misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Strike pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Strike to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Strike pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Strike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz controls Strike momentarily but Strike frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strike is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strike defends well.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Strike in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strike looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Diaz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Strike is defending well. Diaz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Strike has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Diaz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Diaz!
An intense looking Mickey Diaz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Apollo Reid, I'm coming for you. We have unfinished business! '.
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Event:
WeInSyd 13
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Stalker.
Diaz's coach down at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalker misses with a looping left.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Stalker shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Stalker. #CUT#
It looks like Mickey Diaz has been cut.
Stalker slips under a jab from Diaz.
Stalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stalker avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Stalker clinches with his opponent.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stalker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Stalker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalker wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Stalker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Stalker wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stalker frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Stalker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mickey Diaz!
Post fight, an emotional Mickey Diaz said 'Apollo Reid, we have unfinished business! '.
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Event:
SyFi 43
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Puhkuri shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Puhkuri stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puhkuri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Puhkuri defends it easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puhkuri looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puhkuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puhkuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puhkuri keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz stops Puhkuri from standing up.
Puhkuri striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Puhkuri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Puhkuri moves into full guard.
#T2#
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Puhkuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Puhkuri is retaining full guard.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puhkuri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Puhkuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Puhkuri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puhkuri.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puhkuri is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puhkuri defends well.
Puhkuri throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puhkuri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puhkuri won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Puhkuri landing some decent shots from guard.
Puhkuri stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puhkuri connects with a couple of short punches.
Puhkuri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puhkuri defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puhkuri throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Puhkuri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puhkuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.#CL2#
Puhkuri moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Puhkuri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puhkuri has passed into half guard!
Puhkuri prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Puhkuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puhkuri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puhkuri is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Puhkuri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz wants to control but Puhkuri is keeping busy.
Puhkuri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puhkuri works his way into side control. #T2#
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz is controlling Puhkuri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Puhkuri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Puhkuri lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Puhkuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Puhkuri trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puhkuri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puhkuri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puhkuri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Puhkuri defends easily.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Puhkuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Puhkuri misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz tries to bum rush Puhkuri with a series of wild strikes but Puhkuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Puhkuri clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Puhkuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puhkuri cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mickey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Puhkuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mickey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puhkuri throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Diaz has been cut.
Puhkuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Puhkuri.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Puhkuri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puhkuri lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puhkuri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Puhkuri stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puhkuri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Puhkuri stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puhkuri defends well.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puhkuri throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Puhkuri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puhkuri has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puhkuri working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Puhkuri defends easily.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Puhkuri pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puhkuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Puhkuri looking for submissions off his back.
Puhkuri wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Puhkuri is defending it quite comfortably.
Puhkuri wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Niko Puhkuri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mickey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puhkuri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Niko Puhkuri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puhkuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niko Puhkuri.
I've got Puhkuri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Puhkuri!
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Event:
SyFi 33
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
We've been told by Reid's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Reid. Reid maintains the clinch.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Mickey Diaz has been cut.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reid is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Reid defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T1#
Reid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reid wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reid preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Reid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Reid.
Reid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reid walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Reid off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Reid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Reid.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Reid's defenses. #CL#
Reid instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz gets control of Reid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Diaz postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Reid blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Reid darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reid.
Apollo Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Reid tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reid stalling against the cage.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Reid lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Reid tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Reid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reid works his way back into a safe position though.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz is controlling Reid's posture.#SUB2#
Diaz has an active guard here but Reid has managed to pass into half guard.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Reid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SU#
Reid escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Reid has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
A knee to the head by Reid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz jumps guard but Reid stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reid misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Reid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid 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.
Reid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Reid tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Reid moves into the clinch.
Reid looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Reid tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reid walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.#CL#
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Reid.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Mickey Diaz's cut even more.
Reid tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
#TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Reid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Reid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reid works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Reid decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get! #CL#
Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Mickey Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reid working aggressively here.
#T4#
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Reid.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Reid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid won't allow it.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Reid!
An out of breath and clearly excited Apollo Reid thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
SyFi 26
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kai tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Kai to the mat.
#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kai defends it easily.#SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Kai has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Kai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Kai's back. He's all about the action.
Kai is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Kai is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kai looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kai trying to control the position.
#T2#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVB#
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kai trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kai defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kai is aware though and is defending well.
Kai throws a big elbow that misses.
Kai throws a big elbow that misses.
Kai tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Kai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kai is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kai has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kai seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Kai is very close to passing his half guard.
Kai is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kai is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Kai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kai misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Diaz pulls Kai into guard.
Kai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Kai eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz is not content to let Kai control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kai defends well.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kai wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Kai pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kai is aware though and is defending well.
Mao Kai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kai trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz seems keen to control Kai's posture.#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.
Kai trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai throwing strikes but missing.
Kai throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kai has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Kai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kai throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kai throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Kai throwing strikes but missing.
Kai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Diaz misses. #CL2#
Kai closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kai smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kai clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kai walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Kai moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Diaz has been cut.
Kai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz jumps guard but Kai stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Kai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kai's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kai with a knee to the head.
Kai lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Kai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kai misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
Kai throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kai is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kai is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kai! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kai taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mickey Diaz!
As Mickey Diaz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "The Tree" is gonna get chopped down!'.
Mao Kai was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoops'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Webber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Webber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Webber tries to pass.
Webber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Webber tries to pass.
Webber controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Webber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Webber lands a couple of digs.
Webber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Webber has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Webber is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Webber to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mickey Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Savi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #SUB#
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Savi has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Savi manages to pass to side control!
Savi working the ground and pound but Diaz is defending the strikes.
Diaz tries to buck Savi off but Savi is having none of it.
Savi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking for a sweep but Savi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Savi maintains control.#T1#
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz is in trouble now - Savi has advanced to mount!
Diaz tries to hold on but Savi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Savi maintains control.
Savi is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Savi won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Savi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savi wants to take Diaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Diaz can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Savi isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz regains half guard.#T3#
Diaz wants to sweep but Savi has passed to side control!
Diaz tries to bench press Savi off him but Savi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Savi is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Diaz is trying to control but Savi passes into side control!
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz wants to control but Savi is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savi wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Savi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Savi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Savi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savi has passed into half guard!
Savi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savi uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Savi is trying to control here but Diaz has managed to regain half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Savi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to control Savi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is staying active underneath Savi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz wants to sweep but Savi has passed to side control!
Savi lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Savi easily slips into full mount!
Diaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB2#
Savi wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savi.
Diaz tries to control Savi's body but Savi pushes him off. Diaz squirms to his side and now Savi has his back! #SUB2#
Savi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Savi gets his hands free.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz breaks Savi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Savi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savi 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.
Savi is breathing heavily.
Diaz trying to control but Savi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#SUB2#
Savi is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savi some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Savi 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a series of punches but Savi avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Savi is rocked!
Diaz measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Savi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mickey Diaz!
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