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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 7
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Williams gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Williams works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.#T2#
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.#KD#
Diaz ducks straight into an uppercut from Williams and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Diaz manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams taking a breather here. #T3#
Williams'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.
Diaz wants to control but Williams postures up.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.#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 prevents Williams from improving position.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
Further stalling from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Williams and Diaz goes tumbling to the canvas! Williams follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position. #T1#
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams 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.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a looping left.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Nick Diaz's cut even more.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams is working Diaz over against the cage.#T3#
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robin Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Williams is working Diaz over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##KD#
Williams throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Diaz tumbling to the canvas!
Williams stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Williams looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Williams digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Williams is working Diaz over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Williams works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Williams.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams taking a breather.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Nick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He punches like a 3yrs old girl.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 4
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz defending well as Donver loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz defending well as Donver loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donver connects with a body shot.
Donver swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Donver didn't expect that.
Diaz prevents Donver from getting back to his feet.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donver wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz throws a strike but Donver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is pulling down on Donver's head. It's preventing any offense from Donver, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz blocks a head kick by Donver.
Donver throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Donver has wrist control.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz trying to control but Donver is working from the bottom.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Donver blocks nicely. #T4#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Donver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Donver!#REVB#
Diaz seems keen to control Donver's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz keeping full guard, as Donver tries to pass.
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 Nick 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#
Donver tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Donver manages to avoid it.
Donver lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Donver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donver tries to clinch up.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Donver has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Donver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donver avoiding damage.
Diaz stalls. #T1#
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donver is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Donver into the cage.
Donver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Donver stalling the fight.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Diaz is working for takedown but Donver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donver misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Donver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Donver slows down the pace here.
Donver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Donver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Donver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
Donver misses with an uppercut.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ben Donver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donver tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donver is looking to clinch.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Donver avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Donver misses with a right hand #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donver won't be happy with that.
Diaz trying to control the position but Donver is working away.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Donver is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Donver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Donver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Donver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donver misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donver!
Donver taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Donver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the action but Donver is working from the bottom.
Diaz throwing strikes but Donver manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Diaz keeping hold of Donver's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz pulls Donver in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donver's guard. #REVR#
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Donver blocks nicely.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Donver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Donver!#REVB#
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz continues to stall.
Donver trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz has control of Donver's left arm, preventing Donver from doing any damage.
Donver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
OFL 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
MacNamara throws a shot to the body.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacNamara. MacNamara obviously looking to wear him down.
MacNamara works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacNamara!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from MacNamara tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
MacNamara throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick there by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacNamara stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacNamara lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
MacNamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacNamara duly obliges.
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 decent looking cross lands there for MacNamara.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacNamara scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. MacNamara fights it but they end up in guard.
MacNamara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacNamara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Diaz postures up in MacNamara's guard and throws a big left but MacNamara blocks it.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow MacNamara to get back to his feet.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but MacNamara has wrist control.
Diaz stops MacNamara from standing up.
MacNamara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Diaz dives into side control.
MacNamara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Diaz is working MacNamara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz 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 in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
MacNamara is trying to buck Diaz off.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
MacNamara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacNamara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - MacNamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacNamara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
MacNamara lands a high kick!
#T1#
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacNamara.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
MacNamara digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
MacNamara lands a body shot.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A cross from MacNamara lands.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
MacNamara lands a front kick.
MacNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for MacNamara. That snapped Diaz's head back.
#T3#
Donk. MacNamara catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
MacNamara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing MacNamara back against the ropes.#BC2#
MacNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacNamara lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacNamara lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
The crowd cheers as MacNamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
MacNamara lands the left hand.
MacNamara works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from MacNamara.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by MacNamara and move into the clinch.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacNamara throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacNamara! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz working the head with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut.
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz lands some shots froms side control.
MacNamara takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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 scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
MacNamara is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Seamus MacNamara's cut even more.#ES2#
MacNamara throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
MacNamara scores with a body shot.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
MacNamara lands a body shot.
MacNamara connects with a body shot.#T3#
MacNamara fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacNamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacNamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacNamara is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from MacNamara. #T4#
Diaz tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacNamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacNamara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacNamara 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Nick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Am done with this shit, i cant take this anymore. Stockton everyone!!! and am done with this shit for real. '.
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Event:
EFL 8 - Murphy v Stiltskin
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Yi manages to avoid it.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yi.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Hsing Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yi throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Yi fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Yi looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Diaz stands up from Yi's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Yi and move into the clinch.
Yi throws a big shot that misses.
Yi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Yi lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Yi stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Yi engages and cracks Diaz with a massive lead left hook - Diaz tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Yi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hsing Yi!
Hsing Yi very nearly forgot to thank CAGED UP Clothings 50$ - 100$ 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.
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'Am done with this shit, i cant take this anymore. Stockton everyone!!! and am done with this shit for real. '.
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Event:
EFL 7 - Adams v Matthews
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Marley gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marley is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marley to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is pressing down on Marley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marley wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz looking to control.
Marley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marley has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marley's guard.#REVB#
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Marley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diaz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marley has tightened it up now! Diaz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Marley!
After the fight, Eric Marley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'He punched me like a 6yrs old girl and he was running from me all time, then he wins. Am done with this shit, i cant take this anymore. Stockton everyone!!! and am done with this shit for real. '.
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Event:
EFL 5 - Claremont v Matthews
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Raps scores with a four punch combination!
Raps moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raps fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Raps throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raps lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raps.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Raps works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Raps.#T1#
Jab from Raps.
Hank Raps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raps throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Raps throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Raps fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Raps is keeping the position.
Raps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Raps blocks nicely. #SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Raps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raps manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Raps's guard. #T2#
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raps is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
Raps on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diaz grinds an elbow into Raps's temple.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Raps is rocked!
Raps taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Raps is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Raps is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Diaz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Diaz moves forwards but Morgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
Morgan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Morgan jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Morgan shakes him off and moves away.
Morgan misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz wants to stand but Morgan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Morgan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Morgan is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz loads up on a big left hand. Morgan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Diaz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Morgan can't hide his disappointment, as Diaz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
A very excited looking Nick Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey Jr misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control.
Harvey Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz is putting a hurting on Harvey Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now.
Diaz lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz cracks Harvey Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz landing strikes.
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Harvey Jr! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
Post fight, an emotional Nick Diaz said 'We are the best, my team and my brother Nate. i realy thank my fans and appriciate your support... hey.. wait.... Stockton Motherfuckers!!!!!'.
Bobby Harvey Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight, but I feel like I can do better next time.'.
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