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Event:
AON 2
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Spiteri blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Diaz.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Fit in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Spiteri.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Spiteri stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Spiteri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiteri wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Spiteri's ribs.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
As Spiteri tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Spiteri manages to avoid the attempt.
Spiteri throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Spiteri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Spiteri instigates a clinch.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Spiteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it misses.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz tries to stall but Spiteri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Diaz lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri. #CUT2#It looks like JoJo Diaz has been cut.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
Diaz works on Spiteri's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Spiteri.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Diaz prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JoJo Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Diaz.
An inside leg kick from Spiteri misses.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Spiteri is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Spiteri misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Spiteri is looking for the big counter here.
Spiteri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a big head kick but Spiteri shrugs it off.
Diaz lands a jab to Spiteri's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Spiteri is rocked!#T1#
Spiteri walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). JoJo Diaz! |
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Event:
AON 1
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiteri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spiteri lands a jab to the nose.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Spiteri tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT#It looks like JoJo Diaz has been cut.#T1#
Spiteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiteri gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Diaz.
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Diaz looks winded!
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spiteri as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Spiteri smacks Diaz right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Diaz goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Carlotos Spiteri!
A relieved looking Carlotos Spiteri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ward tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Ward
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Ward is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diaz is staying active.
Diaz prevents Ward from improving his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ward is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Ward#SUB2#
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ward trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ward wants to control but Diaz manages to buck him off and is now in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Diaz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Ward#T3#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (4) Ward
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (4) Ward#T4#
Diaz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (13) vs (4) Ward
Ward is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Ward is controlling his hands well.
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ward breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (6) Ward#T5#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (9) Ward
Ward works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (13) vs (11) Ward
Ward 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.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz regains half guard.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Ward trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Diaz tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (14) Ward#SUB2#
Ward has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Diaz tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (15) vs (14) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (18) vs (14) Ward
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (21) vs (14) Ward
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz mounts Ward! Really nice guard pass there! #T12##SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ward turns into him and now he's in Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (21) vs (16) Ward
Ward won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Ward pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (21) vs (19) Ward
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward wants to take Diaz's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward 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 tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Diaz can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ward jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diaz prevents Ward from moving into mount. #T14#
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (23) vs (19) Ward
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Diaz prevents Ward from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 19.
JoJo Diaz very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Chugman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Diaz trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz moves into full mount! Chugman won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Chugman actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Chugman is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Chugman is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Chugman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Diaz is pressing down on Chugman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugman is holding on for now.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Chugman is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (6) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Chugman is squirming around nicely.
Chugman is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Diaz looking to control but Chugman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz fails to move to back control.
Chugman is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Diaz wants to control the pace but Chugman is squirming around nicely.
Chugman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Chugman defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman is looking to improve his position.
Chugman keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Chugman is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Diaz won't allow Chugman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Diaz trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chugman working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Chugman pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Por Pramuk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
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.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Por Pramuk defends easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Por Pramuk from controlling successfully. #T1#
Por Pramuk looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Por Pramuk keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T2#
Por Pramuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Por Pramuk#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Por Pramuk defends it easily.
Diaz pulls Por Pramuk in to control the position.
Por Pramuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Por Pramuk trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Por Pramuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz passes into half guard.
Por Pramuk is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Por Pramuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Por Pramuk is holding on for now.
Por Pramuk works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.
Diaz pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Por Pramuk gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Por Pramuk trying to control the position.
Diaz passes Por Pramuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to control. Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Por Pramuk tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Por Pramuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Por Pramuk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz just content to control the position.
Por Pramuk is trying to improve his position.
Por Pramuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Por Pramuk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Por Pramuk defends it well.
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it. #SUB#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Por Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Por Pramuk regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Por Pramuk is retaining full guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB2#
Por Pramuk 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.
Diaz passes Por Pramuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Por Pramuk tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#T10#
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz is thwarting Por Pramuk's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz is keen to just control but Por Pramuk is a slippery customer.
Por Pramuk is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Diaz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (13) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Por Pramuk pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Por Pramuk right now.
#T11##SUB#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz is hanging on to Por Pramuk's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Por Pramuk reverses the position brilliantly into Diaz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (6) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (9) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk 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 Por Pramuk but great work by Diaz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (17) vs (9) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuk keeps working. #T12#
Por Pramuk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Por Pramuk is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diaz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (9) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is really struggling to control Por Pramuk but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13##SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Por Pramuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Por Pramuk struggling a bit here.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Por Pramuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T14#
Por Pramuk tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Por Pramuk tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Por Pramuk is still trying to improve position.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Diaz control the position. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Por Pramuk is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Por Pramuk tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
After the big win, JoJo Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had this to say: 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Jan
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is pushing down on Jan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jan is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz controlling the action here.
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.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jan! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Jan
Diaz wants to take Jan's back here but Jan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1#
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jan tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (0) Jan
Diaz gets his hands free as Jan looks to control. #SUB#
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Jan
Diaz tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control.#T2#
Diaz gets full guard.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Jan wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz controlling the position.
Jan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Jan postures up. #T4#
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Jan
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (2) Jan#T5#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Jan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy. #T6#
Diaz slows the pace down.
Diaz working away.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Jan wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jan keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Diaz wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
Jan wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Diaz controlling the position. #SUB#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Jan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (4) Jan#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Jan defends it easily.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10##SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jan defends it easily.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Jan won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Jan is stalling here. Diaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (17) vs (4) Jan
Diaz trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls the position.
Jan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Jan gets back to full guard.
Jan keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Jan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jan. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (4) Jan
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jan is looking to escape. #SUB#
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Jan tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (23) vs (4) Jan
Jan tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Jan wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
JoJo Diaz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aoki's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Aoki has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T3#
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T4#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Diaz
Aoki is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #T6#
Aoki is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Aoki is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Aoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Diaz
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T8#
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
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.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (6) vs (4) Diaz#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well. #SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (8) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz stops Aoki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to take Diaz's back here but Diaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T14#
Aoki can't control as he wanted to and Diaz manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
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.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Diaz catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Diaz clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Diaz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Diaz cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod.
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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.#T1#
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Diaz.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Diaz moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
JoJo Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Diaz cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sitsongrit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Diaz swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
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 throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.#T1#
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Sitsongrit steps in with a hook that catches Diaz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sitsongrit follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diaz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Detkhunjon Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Kenobi with a hook.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Kenobi thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Kenobi's knee but Kenobi avoids it well.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Kenobi scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Kenobi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Kenobi there.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Kenobi counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
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 moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Diaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Kenobi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenobi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenobi lands a two punch combo.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz tests Kenobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.#T3#
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Kenobi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenobi dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
#T4#
Kenobi slips a jab from Diaz.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a low kick but Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Kenobi misses with a hook
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenobi.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Kenobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenobi thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz misses the jab.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Kenobi lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Diaz throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy body kick from Kenobi
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenobi.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenobi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi. #T2#
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!
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kenobi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kenobi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kenobi takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Kenobi off balance momentarily.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenobi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kenobi with a nice calf kick.
Kenobi throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi thinks about the counter body kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenobi throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenobi just manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi.
Diaz punishes Kenobi's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Kenobi drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenobi can pounce on him.
Diaz motions for Kenobi to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Kenobi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
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#
Kenobi catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Kenobi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenobi off the cage and back into range.
Kenobi throws a good cross that connects.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kenobi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Kenobi misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenobi connects with a jab.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Kenobi looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
It appears Diaz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Kenobi knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Kenobi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenobi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Kenobi settles back down.
Kenobi tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Kenobi lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Kenobi coming out on top.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenobi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenobi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Kenobi throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Obi Wan Kenobi.
Well Kenobi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PFC 220 Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz tries to clinch but Aiken moves out of range.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Aiken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Aiken gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aiken is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz'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.
Aiken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aiken tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Aiken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Aiken is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Aiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Aiken breaks from the clinch.
Aiken circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aiken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Aiken back into the cage.
Aiken is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Aiken is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
A short right from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Aiken blocks an uppercut.
Aiken prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Aiken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Aiken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Aiken blocks an uppercut.
Aiken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz prevents Aiken from breaking the clinch.
Aiken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aiken throws an off balance right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #T3#
Aiken throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz wants to clinch.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Aiken misses its target.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Aiken circles away.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aiken misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aiken keeps the fight on the outside.
As Diaz looks to move away, Aiken throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz slips a straight right by Aiken.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aiken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.#T4#
Aiken throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Diaz clinches.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken. #BC#
Aiken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Aiken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Aiken blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Aiken breaks from the clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Aiken.
Aiken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aiken wants to break free but Diaz has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz tries to clinch but Aiken moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Aiken tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Aiken is trying to break free.#BC#
Aiken breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Aiken circles away.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Diaz rushes Aiken and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aiken wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Aiken wants to break free but Diaz has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aiken wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aiken's efforts to push away.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has Aiken pressed against the cage, preventing Aiken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aiken. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Aiken swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Aiken throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz forces Aiken back against the cage and clinches.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Aiken lands a left hand.
Aiken lands an uppercut.
JoJo Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch but Aiken moves out of range. #CL2#
Aiken tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Aiken connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aiken has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Aiken steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like JoJo Diaz has been cut.
Aiken misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Aiken finish him?
Aiken throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aiken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Aiken misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Aiken pushes him off.
Aiken throws an overhand right that drops Diaz like a sack of potatoes! Aiken dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 212.5 Terranova vs Mfer
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida feints a counter leg kick.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Yoshida jumps back.
Yoshida throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Yoshida only half commits.
Yoshida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Yoshida only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Yoshida takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Yoshida knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Yoshida checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Yoshida stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshida.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Yoshida needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Good shot there by Yoshida.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Good leg kick by Yoshida.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Yoshida avoided it.
Diaz slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Yoshida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz works Yoshida's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
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 JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
Diaz swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Yoshida responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshida - that will leave a mark!
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Yoshida.
JoJo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz motions for Yoshida to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Yoshida moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.#T2#
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Yoshida blocks the low kick.
Yoshida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
Yoshida scores with a body shot.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.#T3#
Yoshida swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Yoshida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yoshida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Yoshida checks it.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Yoshida takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Yoshida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Yoshida checks it.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz punishes Yoshida's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick but Yoshida moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Yoshida flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Yoshida lands a front kick.
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Yoshida sees coming a mile off.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Yoshida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Yoshida.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Yoshida lands an overhand right.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoshida throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Yoshida tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz punishes Yoshida's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A clash of legs there as Yoshida blocks the low kick.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Yoshida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is looking to slow Yoshida down with leg kicks.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz jabs at Yoshida's body.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Yoshida slips a jab from Diaz.
Yoshida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Yoshida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yoshida moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JoJo Diaz.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... JoJo Diaz! |
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Event:
PFC 208 Perera vs Singh
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Diaz
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Matonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
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 throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Matonen cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Matonen feints a counter leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. #T1#
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matonen throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Matonen checks it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Matonen gets a clinch. #TD#
Diaz jumps guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
Matonen passes into half guard.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Matonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Matonen controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Matonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz wants to hold on but Matonen pushes him away.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matonen prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well, if Matonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Matonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matonen trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Matonen's head to control him but Matonen postures up.
Matonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matonen prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Matonen is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz 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#
Diaz cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Matonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Diaz throws a head kick that Matonen semi-blocks.
JoJo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Matonen.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Matonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Matonen off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Matonen unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Matonen avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Matonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target. #CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matonen to keep the fight standing.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matonen lands a head kick!
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz thumps Matonen with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Matonen counters with a leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Matonen checks a leg kick.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matonen can do to turn this around?
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Matonen blocks the leg kick.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Diaz throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen counters with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz with the inside leg kick.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Diaz swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
#T3#
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Matonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz scores with a one two! Matonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matonen just manages to avoid it.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Diaz motions for Matonen to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen walks into a jab.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Matonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Matonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Matonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matonen scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Matonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Matonen saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoJo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoJo Diaz! |
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Event:
PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuft moves away.
Tuft looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Tuft is out of range.
Tuft feints a counter leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Tuft moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuft! But no joy.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Tuft counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Tuft down.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Tuft throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz tries a low kick but Tuft avoids it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuft moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz sizes up Tuft with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tuft takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz tries to work over Tuft's front leg with a kick but Tuft checks it. #CL#
Diaz has Tuft up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Tuft wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Tuft turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tuft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuft closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Tuft misses.
Diaz feints and then cracks Tuft's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tuft down.
Tuft motions for Diaz to come forward. Tuft throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuft thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz cracks Tuft with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Tuft's head back.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Tuft ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuft's head.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Tuft's leg. Tuft is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tuft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Tuft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Tuft misses.
Tuft pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Tuft takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tuft misses with a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz feints and then cracks Tuft's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tuft down.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tuft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuft circles away.
Tuft misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a low kick but Tuft moves out of range easily.
Diaz works Tuft's body with a nice hook.
Tuft misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Tuft's head.
Tuft checks a low kick from Diaz.
Tuft shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Tuft has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuft there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuft gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.#T4#
Tuft circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuft takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz jabs at Tuft's body.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Tuft counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tuft checks a low kick from Diaz.
Tuft misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tufts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diaz.
Tuft does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tuft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Tuft off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuft stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Tuft against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
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#
Tuft misses with a looping right.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tuft throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Tuft pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Tuft misses.
Tuft's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
JoJo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuft swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Tuft blocks the leg kick.
Tuft now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuft.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuft.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Tuft avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuft! But no joy.
Diaz slips under a jab.#T1#
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Tuft connects with the punch.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Tuft should have avoided that one.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuft can do to turn this around?
Diaz scores with a jab. Tuft acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Tuft - just one landing.
Diaz slips under a jab from Tuft.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tuft counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuft.#T2#
Tuft throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz thumps Tuft with a low kick.
Tuft has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Tuft avoided it.
Tuft takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuft has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Tuft throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuft misses the target.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz is looking to slow Tuft down with leg kicks.
Tuft misses with the combination.
Tuft on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tuft is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuft swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tuft is able to avoid easily.
Diaz thows a body kick. Tuft tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Tuft.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Tuft holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Tuft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuft misses the target.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Tuft cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuft throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuft.
Tuft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuft.#T4#
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuft checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Tuft takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuft on the side of the head.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuft swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tuft. That did some damage!
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Tuft does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuft counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Tuft's leg. Tuft is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Tuft slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tuft takes one to the chin there.
Tuft has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Tuft makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tuft takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tuft misses.
Tuft misses with a hook.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Tuft counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Tuft.
#T1#
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Tuft saw it coming and moves away.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuft bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuft is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick but Tuft avoids it.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Tuft lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuft.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Tuft doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Diaz pushes Tuft up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnar Tuft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz jumps guard but Tuft turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tuft tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuft wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuft.
Diaz tries to work over Tuft's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuft.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tuft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tuft.
Tuft slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuft.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Tuft takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Tuft throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Tuft slips the punch.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tuft throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Tuft doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuft misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz moves out of range as Tuft strikes.
Tuft throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tuft. That did some damage!
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz lands with a hook. Tuft tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tuft takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tufts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Tuft's knee but Tuft avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Diaz misses. #T4#
Tuft scores with a leg kick.
Tuft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Tuft misses with a looping left.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Tuft drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuft.
Tuft on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuft jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz lands a head kick. Tuft smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz cracks Tuft with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoJo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoJo Diaz! |
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Event:
JAG Evolution
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Viktorov looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viktorov has time to react.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viktorov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Viktorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Viktorov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Viktorov is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viktorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Viktorov manages to pull guard.
Viktorov 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.#SUB2#
Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is thwarting Viktorov's attempts to control the position.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viktorov won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Viktorov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viktorov is trying to control but can't.
Viktorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to control. Viktorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viktorov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz. #SUB2#
Viktorov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Viktorov is defending well.
Viktorov wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktorov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Viktorov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Viktorov trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Viktorov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diaz.
Diaz is hanging on to Viktorov's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Viktorov buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Viktorov closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Viktorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viktorov thinking.
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viktorov wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz jabs Viktorov right on the nose. Viktorov blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Viktorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Viktorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz drops Viktorov with a huge uppercut! Viktorov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Diaz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Diaz!
JoJo Diaz retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
JAG Aorigele vs Blood
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre misses with a body shot
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Laperierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Laperierre connects with a solid leg kick.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre misses with the combination.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laperierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laperierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laperierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Diaz. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz just leaning against Laperierre, taking a breather.
Diaz presses Laperierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laperierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Laperierre gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laperierre obliges.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre is working Diaz over against the cage.
Laperierre can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Laperierre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laperierre takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Laperierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laperierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Laperierre tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Laperierre trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laperierre obliges.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a left to the head.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laperierre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laperierre lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laperierre can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Laperierre takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC#
Laperierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a jab when Laperierre was well out of range.
Laperierre throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Laperierre only half commits.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.#CL#
Laperierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laperierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laperierre digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laperierre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz digs a right hand into Laperierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laperierre's gas tank.
Laperierre lands a knee to the head.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laperierre misses with some punches.
#T4#
Laperierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laperierre tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Diaz.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre throws a head punch that misses.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Laperierre pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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 Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
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#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laperierre.
Laperierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Laperierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Laperierre.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre with a jab.
Laperierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laperierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
A big right from Diaz misses. #T1#
Laperierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Laperierre shakes it off.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laperierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Laperierre moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Diaz slips a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laperierre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laperierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Laperierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laperierre looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Laperierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laperierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range. #T2#
Laperierre avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Laperierre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Laperierre cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laperierre with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Laperierre. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laperierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laperierre cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Laperierre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Laperierre tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Laperierre.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Laperierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre misses with a leg kick
and Laperierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laperierre throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range and Diaz settles back down. #T4#
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Laperierre.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz slips a jab from Laperierre.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laperierre!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Laperierre.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laperierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
That's time! Laperierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with an overhand left.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Laperierre connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laperierre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Laperierre settles back down.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
Laperierre scores with a push kick.
Laperierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Laperierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laperierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laperierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Laperierre checks a low kick from Diaz.#CL#
Laperierre clinches with his opponent.
Laperierre is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz stalling.
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Laperierre is rocked!
Laperierre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laperierre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to control Laperierre's arms but Laperierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Laperierre gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laperierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Laperierre controls the action.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laperierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Laperierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laperierre lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Laperierre.
Laperierre digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Laperierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ian Laperierre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Laperierre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre misses with a body kick.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.#T1#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Laperierre misses its target.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laperierre moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laperierre wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy body kick from Laperierre
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre connects with an inside leg kick.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laperierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laperierre.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz misses the jab.#T3#
Laperierre throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laperierre.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laperierre.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Laperierre staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Laperierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Laperierre moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Laperierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a knee to the body.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Laperierre controlling from the top position.
Laperierre postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Laperierre rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Laperierre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
JoJo Diaz is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Neckbreaker blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.#TD#
Neckbreaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neckbreaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is trying to control Neckbreaker's posture but Neckbreaker avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neckbreaker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neckbreaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Neckbreaker scores with punches from side control.
Diaz wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker working the ground and pound from side control.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Neckbreaker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Neckbreaker cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Neckbreaker is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neckbreaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Neckbreaker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neckbreaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neckbreaker defends well.#SUB2#
Diaz has his feet on Neckbreaker's thighs here. He's pushed Neckbreaker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Neckbreaker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
JAG FNF X
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy takes one to the side of the head.
Roy throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Roy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Roy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is trying to keep Roy in close.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roy is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Roy is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Roy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Roy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Objedkov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Objedkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Objedkov finds it's target.
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Objedkov moves away and avoids it.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Objedkov on the side of the head.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.#CL#
Objedkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz gets through Objedkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Objedkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
A short right from Objedkov. #BC#
Objedkov breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses the jab.#TD#
Objedkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Objedkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Objedkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Objedkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Objedkov working away.#T2#
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Objedkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Objedkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Objedkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Objedkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Objedkov lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz gets full guard.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Objedkov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Objedkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've been hearing that Objedkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4##SUB#
Objedkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Objedkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Objedkov is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Objedkov is just out of range.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Objedkov slips under a jab.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz stalks Objedkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Objedkov's face. Objedkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Objedkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Objedkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Objedkov misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Objedkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Objedkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Objedkov.
Objedkov blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz digs a right hand into Objedkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Objedkov's gas tank. #T1#
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Objedkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Objedkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Objedkov improves position.
Objedkov is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz. #TD#
Objedkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Objedkov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diaz hold on?
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Objedkov connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Objedkov keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Objedkov scores with punches to the body.
Objedkov doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Objedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Objedkov trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Objedkov is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz passes Objedkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Objedkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Objedkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Objedkov keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz wants to stand but Objedkov has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Objedkov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Objedkov misses the target.
Objedkov moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Objedkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Objedkov 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.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Objedkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Objedkov has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Objedkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Objedkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Objedkov lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Objedkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Objedkov blocks a jab.
Diaz misses with a low kick. #TD#
Objedkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Diaz wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Objedkov pulls his head out easily.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Objedkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Objedkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Objedkov working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Objedkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Objedkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Objedkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Diaz tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Objedkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Objedkov connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to control but Objedkov passes into side control!
Objedkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs. #T4##SUB#
Objedkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Objedkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Objedkov working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Objedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Objedkov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Objedkov!
An out of breath Sergey Objedkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Eternity 1: Origin Story
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz slips a jab from BySubtraction.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz digs a good body shot into BySubtraction's ribs.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BySubtraction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Diaz.
BySubtraction throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
BySubtraction moves away from the strike by Diaz.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.#CL2#
BySubtraction clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
BySubtraction has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
BySubtraction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
A head punch on the inside from BySubtraction fails to land.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Still in the clinch, BySubtraction scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short left from Diaz. #BC2#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
BySubtraction ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
BySubtraction walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.#TD2#
BySubtraction drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
BySubtraction drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick BySubtraction off! BySubtraction jumps back into Diaz's guard.
BySubtraction trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
BySubtraction drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick BySubtraction off! BySubtraction jumps back into Diaz's guard. #T3#
BySubtraction tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
BySubtraction thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BySubtraction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
BySubtraction got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BySubtraction has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing BySubtraction from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BySubtraction stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
BySubtraction is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! BySubtraction tries to roll out but it's too tight and BySubtraction has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 93
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Objedkov moved out of range.
Objedkov connects with a body shot.
Objedkov slips a jab from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Objedkov shoots in.
And Diaz counters with a quick kick to the body but Objedkov blocks it.
Objedkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a hook but Objedkov blocks it.
Objedkov looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Objedkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is keen to just control but Objedkov is a slippery customer.
Objedkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Objedkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 83
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Anders throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Anders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anders darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Anders into the ropes.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz sizes up Anders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Anders has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Anders dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Anders scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz pushes a forearm under Anders's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anders is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 77
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Objedkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Objedkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Objedkov blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Objedkov wants a takedown.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Objedkov's ribcage. Objedkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Objedkov's ribcage. Objedkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz presses Objedkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Objedkov wants a takedown.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
JoJo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.#TD2#
Objedkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz defending against the ground and pound.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Objedkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Objedkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Objedkov.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Objedkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Diaz wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Objedkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well. #SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Objedkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Objedkov there.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is pressing down on Objedkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Objedkov defends well.
Objedkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Objedkov trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Objedkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Objedkov lands a couple of elbows.
Objedkov 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 has momentary wrist control but Objedkov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Objedkov defends it easily.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Objedkov scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz looks to throw a body kick
and Objedkov counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Objedkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Objedkov is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Objedkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Objedkov is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Objedkov 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. Objedkov eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz gets full guard.
Sergey Objedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Objedkov is aware though and is defending well.
Objedkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Objedkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Objedkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Objedkov working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2##SUB2#
Objedkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Objedkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Objedkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Objedkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Objedkov connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Objedkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Objedkov winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Objedkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Objedkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Objedkov trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4##SUB#
Objedkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Objedkov has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Objedkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Objedkov trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Objedkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Objedkov doesn't seem phased though.
Objedkov shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Objedkov blocks a leg kick.
Objedkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Objedkov.
Objedkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Objedkov ends up having to push Diaz into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Objedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the ropes.
JoJo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.#T1#
Nice jab there from Objedkov.
Objedkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Objedkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Objedkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Objedkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2##SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Objedkov defends it easily.
Well,Diaz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Objedkov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Objedkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Objedkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Objedkov defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Objedkov in close.
Sergey Objedkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Objedkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Objedkov drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Objedkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Objedkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Objedkov's head to control him but Objedkov postures up.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Objedkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Objedkov throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz has a hand on Objedkov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Objedkov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Objedkov dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Objedkov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Objedkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Objedkov 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 George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Objedkov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sergey Objedkov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Sergey Objedkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 72
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuronoa is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Kuronoa takes one to the chin there.
Kuronoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuronoa.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a hook but Kuronoa avoids it easily.
Kuronoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Kuronoa tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuronoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuronoa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Kuronoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuronoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuronoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Kuronoa feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Kuronoa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Kuronoa misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Kuronoa is out of range.
Kuronoa throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
The fighters circle, before Diaz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kuronoa's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Diaz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
BFF 78: Hill vs. Coleman
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Alkash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alkash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alkash ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Alkash throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alkash missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alkash lands with a kick to the ribs.
No joy there for Alkash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alkash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Alkash cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Alkash sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alkash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alkash is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alkash. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Alkash dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
#T1#
Alkash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Alkash throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Alkash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvornoy Alkash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkash swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alkash. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Alkash throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alkash's corner calls for a 1-2. Alkash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alkash looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlkash.
Alkash tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Alkash moves away and avoids it.
Alkash misses with a hook
and Alkash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkash misses with a two punch combination.
Alkash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Alkash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Alkash down.
Alkash thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Alkash throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Alkash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alkash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz presses Alkash against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Alkash.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alkash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Alkash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Alkash lands an uppercut.
Alkash misses with an elbow strike.
Alkash has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Alkash throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Alkash.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Alkash.
Alkash misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Alkash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Alkash lands with a cross. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alkash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkash. Alkash obviously looking to wear him down.
Alkash misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Alkash is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Alkash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alkash lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Alkash blocking some punches.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Alkash.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alkash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz is leaning against Alkash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alkash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T5#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Alkash has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz passes Alkash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz trying to control but Alkash is having none of it. #T6#
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Alkash tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back.
Diaz trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7##SUB#
Alkash is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
Diaz has the hooks in. Alkash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alkash trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Diaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alkash is defending well though. Diaz let's go of the attempt for now.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Diaz tightening his grip on Alkash, looking for the choke.
Alkash trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Alkash showing good submission defense here.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alkash doesn't escape. #T9#
Alkash trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alkash turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Alkash pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alkash has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AK Beasties. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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 JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Alkash misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alkash misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alkash with a nice cross.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Alkash counters with a leg kick.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alkash loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Alkash closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz slips under a jab from Alkash.
Alkash scores with a body shot.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkash looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
JoJo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Alkash scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Alkash's head but Alkash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alkash looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alkash sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Alkash clinches.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alkash throws an elbow but it misses.
Alkash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Alkash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Alkash avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the ropes. #TD2#
Alkash successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkash trying to control the position.
Diaz trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alkash working a defensive guard here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alkash is keeping the position for now.
Alkash keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Alkash trying to control the position.
Alkash is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Alkash keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Alkash misses.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a jab when Alkash was well out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick but Alkash moves out of range.
Alkash lands a nice shot to the body.
Alkash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Alkash had a free shot at his head there.
Alkash ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Alkash walks into a left hand.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Alkash moves out of range easily.
Alkash misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Diaz staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Alkash's head back.
Alkash throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Alkash takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Alkash looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Alkash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alkash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkash. Alkash obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkash.
Alkash thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Alkash lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alkash.#T5#
Alkash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Alkash.
Alkash scores with a leg kick.
Alkash lands an overhand right.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alkash throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alkash lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alkash.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz defending well as Alkash loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz slips under a jab from Alkash.
A swing and a miss from Alkash.
Alkash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Alkash misses.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T6#
Alkash throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Alkash slips under a jab from Diaz.
Alkash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alkash throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alkash scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkash just misses with a punch to the body.
Alkash throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a hook but Alkash avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alkash counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alkash misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Alkash's head back.
#T7#
Alkash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alkash throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Alkash saw that one coming.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alkash tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Alkash misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alkash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkash.
Alkash digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T8#
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alkash's head.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Alkash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alkash throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Alkash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alkash throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alkash just manages to avoid it.
Alkash moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Alkash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alkash thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9##CL2#
Alkash forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Alkash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alkash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Alkash.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Alkash.
Alkash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Alkash.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alkash is keeping busy.
Alkash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alkash tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Alkash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Alkash.
Nice elbow from Alkash. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvornoy Alkash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Dvornoy Alkash!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dvornoy Alkash!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dvornoy Alkash!
Dvornoy Alkash wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 74: Nti vs. Coleman
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Wallace was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Wallace stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wallace tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.#CUT#
It looks like Henry Wallace has been cut.
Wallace takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Wallace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henry Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Wallace tumbling to the mat! Diaz takes a step backwards and waves Wallace back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a body shot.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wallace! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
BFF 70: Yoshida vs. Golovkin
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Puller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Puller takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puller. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puller connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Puller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puller tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Puller.
Puller throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Puller misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puller looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Puller throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puller's knee momentarily.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Puller.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Puller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Puller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Puller throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Puller.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
and Puller counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as Puller starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Lewis Burwell Puller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiso defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Fiso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz clobbers Fiso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Fiso blocks the body kick.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fiso drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fiso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiso misses with some punches.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A body shot lands from Fiso.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Fiso around his waist. Fiso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiso has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fiso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiso tries to clinch up.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Fiso counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Fiso.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Fiso lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Fiso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fiso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Fiso slips a straight right by Diaz.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T5#
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Fiso jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiso jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Fiso clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Fiso manages to break the clinch.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.#T6#
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiso lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Fiso takes one to the chin there.
Fiso misses the jab.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fiso doesn't seem phased though.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
#T7#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fiso.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fiso.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Fiso has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiso throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Fiso moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fiso moves out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Fiso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T9#
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fiso moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Fiso lands with a right hand.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Fiso as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
A jab from Diaz misses. #CL#
Fiso moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Fiso pushes Diaz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Fiso working aggressively here.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.#T1#
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a fast counter high kick but Fiso manages to duck under it in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fiso checks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Fiso shrugs it off though.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiso takes one on the button.#T2#
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Fiso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fiso thinking.
Diaz throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily. #T3#
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fiso works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fiso doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fiso connects with a nice looking jab.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Fiso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Fiso moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Fiso swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz wants to slow Fiso down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fiso's calf.#T5#
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso takes one to the chin there.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz sizes up Fiso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Fiso moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz misses the jab.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fiso connects with a looping right hand.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fiso scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#T7#
Fiso swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Fiso throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fiso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T8#
Fiso misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Fiso.#CL#
Fiso forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiso tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T9#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiso moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Fiso takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Diaz wants to slow Fiso down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
JoJo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaki Fiso.
I think Fiso 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Kid.
Kid is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Diaz lands a head kick. Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid blocks a low kick nicely.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Kid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to keep Kid in close.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Kid wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kid drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kid off! Kid jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Kid throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz controls Kid momentarily but Kid frees himself. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kid trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kid is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz lands a head kick. Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Kid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Kid works the jab nicely.
No luck for Kid with that takedown attempt. #T5#
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kid.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A nice side step and Kid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Kid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kid is in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Kid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kid drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kid off! Kid jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Kid advances position into side control!
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Kid tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Kid taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Kid forces his way into half guard.
Kid looks to land a strike but Diaz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
Kid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kid controlling from the top position. #T8#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Kid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T9##SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kid is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid 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.
That was a close round but I would say that JoJo Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz slips under a jab from Kid.
Kid just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDiaz.
Diaz jabs at Kid's body.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kid blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz tries to work over Kid's front leg with a kick but Kid checks it. #TD2#
Kid gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Can Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kid tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Kid controls the position from side control.#T1#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz dodges the ground and pound from Kid.
Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kid tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Disco Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Kid wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T3#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Kid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kid working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Kid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Kid in his half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
Kid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kid has a good base and remains in mount.
Kid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kid 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. #T5#
Kid lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kid looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kid is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kid is stalling here. Diaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diaz wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kid can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz takes a little break here. Kid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kid is trying to get back to half guard.
Kid struggling a bit here.
Diaz wants to control for a moment but Kid uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Kid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Kid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to stand but Kid is controlling from the bottom.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kid wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kid landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Kid passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kid in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diaz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Vega was not able to check.
Vega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that Vega semi-blocks.
Vega throws a leg kick
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Vega is rocked!
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Vega looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Vega just gets out of the way.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Diaz backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Vega's temple! It sends Vega violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Diaz celebrates and the doctors try to help Vega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
BFF 52: FW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Jihad avoids the head kick by Diaz.
It seemed like Jihad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Jihad shrugs it off though.
Jihad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jihad throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Jihad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jihad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihad avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Jihad tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jihad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jihad throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Jab from Diaz.
Jihad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jihad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Jihad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jihad scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jihad throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Jihad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jihad avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Despite the aggression on Jihad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Jihad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Jihad slips the punch.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jihad.
#T2#
Jihad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jihad misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jihad misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Jihad throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jihad.
Jihad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Jihad. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Jihad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Jihad was not able to check.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jihad. That did some damage!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Jihad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lands a head shot.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Jihad.
Jihad misses with a low kick.
Jihad blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Jihad throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jihad slips under a jab from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Jihad throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jihad throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jihad just manages to avoid it.
Jihad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jihad misses with the combination.
#T5#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jihad misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a big head kick but Jihad shrugs it off.
Diaz takes a swing at Jihad's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Jihad.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Jihad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jihad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jihad swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Diaz counters with a head kick that drops Jihad to the mat! Jihad scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Jihad is rocked!#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Jihad is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Jihad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jihad seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Jihad moved away.
Jihad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jihad avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Jihad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jihad's calf.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Diaz backs off Jihad throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Jihad slips under a jab.
Jihad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T7#
Jihad tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jihad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jihad throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jihad tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jihad counters with a two punch combo.
Jihad looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jihad.
Jihad defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Jihad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jihad.
Despite the aggression on Jihad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T8#
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Jihad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jihad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jihad misses with a straight right.
Jihad misses with a few strikes there.
Jihad lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Jihad counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Jihad to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz throws a body punch but Jihad moves out of range.
Jihad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jihad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Jihad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Jihad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Jihad checks it.#T9#
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Jihad.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Jihad off balance momentarily.
Diaz thumps Jihad with a low kick.
Jihad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Jihad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz thumps Jihad with a low kick.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jihad throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Jihad's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Jihad replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diaz blocks it well.
Jihad avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jihad misses with a double jab.
Jihad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jihad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Sulayman Jihad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jihad misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Jihad.
Jihad sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jihad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jihad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jihad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Jihad is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Jihad slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Jihad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jihad.#T2#
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Jihad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Jihad moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz cracks Jihad with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jihad.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jihad can do to turn this around?
Jihad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jihad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Jihad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jihad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Jihad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz throws a head kick but Jihad moves out of range.
Jab from Diaz.
Jihad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Jihad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jihad misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Jihad misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Jihad counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Jihad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jihad looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #T5#
No joy there for Jihad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jihad looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Jihad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jihad throws a counter combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Jihad scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jihad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jihad misses with a low kick.
Jihad throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range. #T6#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Jihad scores with a nice strike.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jihad.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jihad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Jihad saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Jihad fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jihad.
#T7#
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jihad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Jihad moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Jihad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jihad missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jihad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
You can see that Jihad has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Diaz throws a jab when Jihad was well out of range.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jihad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T8#
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Jihad should have avoided that one.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jihad to counter with a crisp jab.
Jihad misses with a series of wild punches.
Jihad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jihad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jihad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Jihad swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a jab when Jihad was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Jihad misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Jihad avoids nicely.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Sulayman Jihad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz lands with a hook. Jihad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoJo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for JoJo Diaz!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for JoJo Diaz!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for JoJo Diaz!
JoJo Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 48: Fury vs. Bartlett II
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz cracks the inside of Yoshida's front leg.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz looking to stall.
#TD2#
Yoshida has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Yoshida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back!
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Diaz controls the action.
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.
Yoshida is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Good control from Diaz.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Yoshida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diaz.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Yoshida tries to break free.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Diaz is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yoshida wants to escape the position.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yoshida is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Yoshida right now.
Diaz controls the action.
Yoshida staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Diaz is not going to allow Yoshida to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Yoshida pushed the leg off.
Yoshida tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Yoshida tries to buck him off.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Yoshida pushed the leg off.
Yoshida is trying to break free.
Diaz trying to control.#T5#
Good control from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Yoshida tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz is hanging on to Yoshida's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Yoshida pushed the leg off.
Yoshida wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Yoshida tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yoshida is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is keen to just control but Yoshida is a slippery customer.
Diaz prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to stand up but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Yoshida is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Yoshida controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Yoshida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pulls Yoshida in to control the position. #T9#
Diaz looking to control.
Yoshida trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands a head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Yoshida finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshida under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD2#
Yoshida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yoshida finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to control but Yoshida passes easily into half guard.
JoJo Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Yoshida wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoshida trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is trying to control but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
#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.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diaz tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T3#
Yoshida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Yoshida tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Yoshida 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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz turns into Yoshida and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling his posture from full guard. #T5#
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yoshida is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoshida passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yoshida regains half guard.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Yoshida is controlling the position. #T9#
Diaz is looking to stall here but Yoshida recovers full guard.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Yoshida had control of the position. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitoshi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for JoJo Diaz!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
BFF 39: Fury vs. Bartlett
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Kitano lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitano.
Diaz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kitano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano delivers a nice body kick.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitano lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Kitano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Kitano throws out a powerful jab.
Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Kitano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.#T1#
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kitano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kitano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Kitano takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Kitano blocks with his arms.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz cracks Kitano with a nice body shot.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kitano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Kitano lands a left hand.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
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 pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kitano avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Kitano scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Kitano blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitano.
Kitano blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Kitano blocks the elbow strike.
Kitano gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kitano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kitano connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
Tenshin Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Kitano darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz trying to stall but Kitano improves his position.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Kitano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz wants to stall.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by JoJo Diaz.
Kitano jabs at Diaz's body.
Kitano misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kitano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kitano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Kitano catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitano misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitano.
Kitano misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Kitano.
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitano.
Kitano lands the left hand.
Kitano staying out of range there.
Kitano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitano throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Kitano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kitano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T5#
Kitano lands the left hand.
Kitano tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitano throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Kitano was not able to check.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kitano forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kitano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kitano's gas tank.
Diaz taking a breather.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Kitano connects with a looping right hand.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitano misses with a looping right.
Kitano throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitano is out of range and Diaz settles back down. #T6#
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kitano slips under a jab from Diaz.
Kitano throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Kitano backpedaling.
Kitano throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Kitano has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Kitano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Kitano tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Kitano throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Kitano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kitano - that landed with a thud.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Kitano's ribcage. Kitano let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kitano down.
Kitano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitano is wise to it.
Kitano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T8#
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Kitano blocks a jab.
Kitano clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Kitano throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Kitano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Kitano slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kitano moves into the clinch.
Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
#T9#
Kitano misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diaz.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitano lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitano scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Kitano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tenshin Kitano has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Kitano.
Kitano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenshin Kitano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tenshin Kitano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Tenshin Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Kitano.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Kitano.
Kitano dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitano takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Kitano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kitano scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Kitano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Kitano closes the distance and clinches.
Kitano lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Kitano working aggressively here.
Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Kitano tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Kitano back against the ropes.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz taking a breather.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kitano.
Kitano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitano misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitano clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kitano throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano blocks a jab.
Kitano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kitano throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Kitano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano lands a nice looking body shot.
Kitano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Kitano avoids it with no problem.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitano scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kitano throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz jabs Kitano right on the nose. Kitano blinks but takes it well.
Kitano digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Kitano wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitano sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Kitano's head back.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Kitano finds it's target.
Kitano lands a head shot.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kitano scores with a body shot.
Kitano swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.#T5#
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Kitano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#
Kitano is rocked!
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Oh Kitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Jab from Diaz.
Kitano misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitano tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Kitano misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Kitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Kitano seems to have got his legs back now.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T6#
Kitano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Kitano is looking to counter punch.
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Kitano avoids it with no problem.
Kitano tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kitano down.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitano.
Kitano throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kitano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitano.
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.#T7#
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Kitano stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Kitano with a nice cross.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Kitano avoids it.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Kitano's legs.
Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitano tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Nice body punch from Kitano.
Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Kitano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kitano throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Kitano as he checks the leg kick.
Kitano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kitano misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a head kick that Kitano semi-blocks.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kitano throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab. #CL#
Kitano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kitano blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Kitano doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Kitano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kitano connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Kitano tumbling to the mat! Diaz takes a step backwards and waves Kitano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T9#
Kitano lands with a right hand.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Diaz! Kitano is out on his feet! Diaz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kitano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kitano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
BFF 33: Positive vs. Cain
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Diaz lands a brutal head kick. Musaki looks out on his feet and Diaz throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). JoJo Diaz!
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BFF 25: Obermueller vs. Kemp
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
#T1#
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diaz thumps Cruz with a low kick.#T4#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruz's head.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz slips under a jab from Cruz.#T5#
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
#T6#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 slips a jab from Cruz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick. #T7#
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Diaz slips a jab from Cruz.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T8#
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T9#
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Cruz blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Cruz's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
JoJo Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Cruz throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Cruz stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz checks the leg kick.#T2#
Cruz misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Dominick Bidon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Diaz throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz in the body.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T5#
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#T6#
and Diaz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cruz! He's just covering up as Diaz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Borrero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Diaz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Borrero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Borrero!
Borrero remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Borrero has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Borrero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Borrero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Borrero connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
#SUB2#
Diaz fending off the submission attempt from Borrero.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Borrero is looking for the choke from the back position but Diaz is controlling his hands well.
The referee is taking a good look at Diaz as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Borrero!
Borrero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diaz doesn't escape.
Borrero punishes Diaz with strikes from the back mount.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borrero controlling the positon.#T2##SUB2#
Borrero working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borrero on the ground.#SUB2#
Borrero looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Borrero controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is trying to remain composed but Borrero is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrero just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Borrero's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Borrero looking for the choke from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrero. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Borrero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Borrero.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Borrero keeps control of the position.
Borrero lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Diaz fending off the submission attempt from Borrero. #SUB2#
Borrero is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Diaz tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Borrero tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke.
Diaz tries to roll but Borrero sticks to his back.
Borrero biding his time, looking for the opening.
Borrero has the hooks in. Diaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Borrero is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Borrero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Borrero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz tests Borrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Diaz. #TD2#
Borrero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borrero is in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Borrero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Borrero takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Borrero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borrero is controlling the pace.
Borrero tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it. #SUB2#
Borrero 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. Borrero eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borrero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Ismael Borrero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borrero advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Borrero 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. Borrero eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Borrero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Borrero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diaz is trapped and Borrero is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Diaz is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Borrero's arms.
Borrero keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
#T4#
Diaz trying to control the hands but Borrero breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
#SUB2#
Borrero looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Borrero working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borrero has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Borrero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Borrero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borrero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Borrero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borrero moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borrero lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrero working away.
Borrero advances nicely into full mount.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Borrero is punishing Diaz with strikes - can he finish him?!#T1#
Diaz can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Borrero working for a choke but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Borrero gets his way!
Diaz can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Borrero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Borrero controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borrero.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Borrero gets his way!
Diaz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Borrero really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.#SUB2#
Borrero is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diaz is defending well though. Borrero let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Borrero is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
Borrero controls the position.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Borrero lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Diaz hold on?!
Borrero has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
Borrero is continuing to stall.#T4#
Borrero scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2#
Borrero working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrero is not going to allow Diaz to sit and survive in this position.
JoJo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ismael Borrero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Borrero keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Borrero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borrero 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Borrero!
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