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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goromaru tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.#TD2#
Goromaru gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Goromaru manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Diaz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Goromaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goromaru to get the leverage.
Goromaru is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Goromaru from advancing to side control.
Goromaru is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Goromaru has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Goromaru.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz 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.#T3##SUB#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
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: Goromaru (5) vs (4) Diaz
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz pushing down on Goromaru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz trying to work for an americana but Goromaru has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goromaru off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (8) Diaz
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.
#SUB2#
Goromaru preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Goromaru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Goromaru escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (11) vs (8) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs from the bottom but Goromaru mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (8) Diaz
Goromaru moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (17) vs (8) Diaz#SUB#
Goromaru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru working for a choke but Diaz is defending well. #T7#
Diaz trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Diaz tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (17) vs (10) Diaz#SUB#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #T8#
Diaz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Diaz is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goromaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Goromaru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (21) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goromaru moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (23) vs (10) Diaz
Goromaru manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (26) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz tries to break free.
Goromaru gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Diaz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Goromaru gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
OFK 295 - Jankovic Vs Santaban
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Presley is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Presley is letting Diaz control him for a moment. #T1#
Diaz wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz trying to control the position but Presley is working away.
Presley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Presley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Presley parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Presley to escape.
#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.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Presley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Presley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Presley escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Diaz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Presley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz tries to hold on but Presley pushes him away. #T3#
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Presley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Presley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Presley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Presley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Presley has moved into half guard.
Presley stalling. #T4#
Presley blocks the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Presley stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Presley!
Diaz gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Presley.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Presley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Presley moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Presley is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Presley circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Presley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Presley is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Presley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Presley uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Diaz with the active half guard here but Presley passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Presley controls the position.
Let's hope that Presley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to control but Presley manages to take his back.
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Presley to control. #T2#
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Presley keeps control of the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Presley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diaz doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Diaz is trying to break free.
Presley is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Presley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Presley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Presley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Presley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz wants to control the action here but instead Presley manages to pass to full mount!
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Presley is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is not content to let Presley control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Presley prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Presley pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Presley clinches with his opponent.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Presley slowing the pace effectively.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Presley lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Presley. #TD#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Presley up, before dumping him to the ground. Presley manages to land in guard.
Presley keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Presley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Presley is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Presley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Presley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Presley has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Presley pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Diaz tries to roll over but Presley keeps him under control.
Presley slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Presley passes into side control.
#T3#
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Presley has control of the leg.
Elvis Presley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Presley jumps into side control!
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Presley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley is still trying to improve position.
Diaz regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Presley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Presley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diaz with the active half guard here but Presley passes nicely into side control.#SU2#
Presley stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Presley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frank Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Presley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Presley 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
After the big win, Elvis Presley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Frank Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Presley is looking to clinch.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Presley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Presley isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Presley isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Presley tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Presley 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 regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to hold on to Presley's head to control him but Presley postures up.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Presley has control of the leg. #SUB#
Presley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Presley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy. #T4#
Presley trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Presley is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Presley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Presley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Presley doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Presley wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range. #TD#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Presley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Presley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Presley! #REVB#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Presley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Presley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Presley's back!#SUB#
Presley 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 throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Presley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB#
Diaz working for a choke but Presley is defending well. #SUB#
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Presley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Presley tries to break free.
#SUB#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz wants to control the position but Presley frees himself and scrambles - Diaz manages to regain control in side control.
#T3#
Presley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Presley is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Presley is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is really struggling to control Presley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Presley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Presley!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz scores with a jab.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz throws a hook but Presley avoids it easily.
Presley wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Presley clinches with his opponent.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Good body shot from Presley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Presley prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Presley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Presley takes the fight into the clinch.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Presley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Presley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Presley stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
A left hand lands to the body for Presley.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Presley digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Presley 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.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Presley digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley is working Diaz over against the cage.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Presley.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Presley tries to tie him up.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Presley has double underhooks.
Presley blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Presley manages to get underhooks.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Presley just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Presley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
OFK 282 - Diaz Vs Jankovic
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A big right from Diaz misses.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankovic. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Jankovic slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Jankovic, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Jankovic against the cage but Jankovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jankovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic lands with an overhand left.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jankovic pinned against the cage. Jankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz shoots and misses #KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jankovic finish him?!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz leaves his chin hanging out and Jankovic seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Diaz crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Jankovic!
Marko Jankovic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Frank Diaz had this to say: 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
OFK 276 - Vaiduoklis Vs Gay G
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz has his feet on Barnes 's thighs here. He's pushed Barnes 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! Barnes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Diaz!
Frank Diaz took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
OFK 272 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Knox wants to sweep but Diaz has passed to side control!
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Who's going to make the next move?
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but Knox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz 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.#T1#
Knox tries to stand but Diaz is controlling his head.
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.
Knox avoids the strikes from the bottom by Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to bench press Knox off him but Knox keeps the position.
Diaz wants to control but Knox postures up.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Knox keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to buck Knox off but Knox is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Knox trying to control but not successfully.
Knox can't escape the position.
Diaz is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position.
Knox is in bad spot here.
Diaz avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Knox right now.
#SUB2#
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Knox is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
Knox preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Knox tries to escape the position.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Knox with him. Knox is trying to defend but Diaz has an arm under the chin now! Knox grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Diaz!
Frank Diaz took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Athos Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'. |
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Event:
OFK 263 - Do Urden Vs Diaz
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Do Urden 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Do Urden ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Do Urden, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Do Urden tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Do Urden tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Do Urden back against the cage.
Do Urden is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Do Urden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Do Urden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Do Urden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Do Urden lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Do Urden's head.
Do Urden misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Do Urden tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Do Urden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Do Urden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Diaz slips a jab from Do Urden.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Do Urden, pushing him back against the cage.
Do Urden scores with a hook to the body.
Do Urden throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Do Urden lands a body shot. #BC#
Do Urden breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Do Urden there.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Do Urden scores with a hook.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Do Urden keeps it at a distance.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do Urden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Do Urden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Do Urden cracks Diaz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Diaz falls backwards against the cage. Do Urden follows up with more strikes that drop Diaz to his knees. Do Urden keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Diaz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Drizzt Do Urden thanked Pound Town INC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Frank Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
OFK 258 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in but Nik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nik throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Nik's head back.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Nik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Nik walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Nik looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz slips a straight right by Nik.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Nik pushes him off.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nik misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nik moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Nik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.#T1#
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nik circles away.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Nik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Nik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nik 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 looking to sit in guard and control but Nik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nik preventing the sweep.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nik stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T2#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik content to stall in guard here.
Nik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Nik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nik! #REVB#
Nik scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Diaz is not content to let Nik control the position.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nik trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Still in half guard, Nik seems content to control.
Diaz trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Nik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nik looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Nik is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nik's head.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nik.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Nik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Nik.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Nik misses with a hook.
Nik leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nik slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Nik's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nik, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nik but Nik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nik tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nik to the ground. Nik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nik throws a counter combo.
Nik swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nik's waist but Nik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Nik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Nik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Nik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nik continues to drive forward.
Nik prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nik works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Nik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Nik up, before dumping him to the ground. Nik manages to land in guard.
Nik seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz is pulling down on Nik's head. It's preventing any offense from Nik, at least for the moment.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Nik connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nik trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nik content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diaz has locked up a guillotine! Diaz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nik is holding on here and Diaz must be using up a lot of energy. Nik has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diaz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Diaz!
Frank Diaz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 253 - Diaz Vs Jankovic
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Jankovic is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Jankovic's guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Jankovic working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Jankovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jankovic working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jankovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Jankovic as Diaz shoots in.
Jankovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#T2#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Jankovic circles away easily
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jankovic blocks a jab.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jankovic. Beautiful body shot.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz cracks Jankovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Diaz. #TD#
Jankovic gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Jankovic manages to retain guard.
Jankovic has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Jankovic is keeping the position.#T3#
Jankovic has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Jankovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz throws a body punch but Jankovic moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jankovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jankovic throws a shot to the body.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Jankovic slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Jankovic circles away easily
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with a looping left.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jankovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Jankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Jankovic avoids the punch easily.
Jankovic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jankovic but Jankovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jankovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Jankovic.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jankovic pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Jankovic trying to control the position.
Jankovic 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.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Jankovic is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankovic working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jankovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jankovic is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jankovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Jankovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jankovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jankovic tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jankovic regains half guard.
Jankovic keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jankovic keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz controlling the pace. #SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Jankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jankovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Jankovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jankovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jankovic.
Jankovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Jankovic cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Diaz jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jankovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jankovic misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jankovic after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz is trying to drag Jankovic to the mat but Jankovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jankovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jankovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Jankovic scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Marko Jankovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jankovic throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Jankovic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Jankovic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jankovic!
Marko Jankovic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
OFK 247 - Kutlev Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Do Urden throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Do Urden.
We've been told by Do Urden's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut.
Do Urden ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do Urden is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Do Urden circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Do Urden lands.#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Do Urden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Do Urden counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Do Urden misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Do Urden.
Diaz defending well as Do Urden loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Do Urden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Do Urden is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Do Urden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Do Urden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Do Urden, who protects the arm well.
What's Do Urden going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Do Urden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Do Urden's legs.
Do Urden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Do Urden is defending well.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Do Urden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Urden tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#T3#
Do Urden tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Do Urden is looking to escape.
Do Urden tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. #SUB2#
Diaz has control of Do Urden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Do Urden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz punching from mount but Do Urden doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Do Urden is looking to escape.
Do Urden is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Do Urden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Do Urden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Do Urden tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Do Urden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Do Urden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Do Urden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Do Urden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz controls Do Urden momentarily but Do Urden frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
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.#R2#
Do Urden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Do Urden is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Do Urden sees it coming and defends easily.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Do Urden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Do Urden's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Do Urden defends it.
Do Urden wants to get back to full guard.
Do Urden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Do Urden desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Do Urden is defending well.
Do Urden keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Do Urden trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz trying to control the action but Do Urden is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Do Urden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Do Urden is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz prevents Do Urden from improving his position.#T3#
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Do Urden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Diaz. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do Urden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz. #SUB2#
Do Urden is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Do Urden wants to get back to full guard.
Do Urden trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Do Urden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Do Urden has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Do Urden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Do Urden controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Do Urden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Do Urden misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Do Urden!
Do Urden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Do Urden trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Do Urden tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Do Urden tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Do Urden is staying in there.
Do Urden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Do Urden is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Do Urden is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Do Urden working to try and regain half guard.
Do Urden wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.#SUB2#
Diaz working for a submission but Do Urden is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Do Urden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Do Urden shrugs it off.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Urden is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Do Urden tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Do Urden is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Do Urden is in no mood to give up.
Diaz unloading with bombs!
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Do Urden 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.
Do Urden has hold of Diaz's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a choke but Do Urden is defending well.
Do Urden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Do Urden controlling the position well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Do Urden is having none of it.
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Do Urden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Do Urden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy.
Do Urden won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Do Urden is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Do Urden is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Do Urden defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Do Urden is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz!
A pretty intense looking Frank Diaz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Watkins lands a two punch combo.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Watkins scores with a four punch combination!
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Watkins kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
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!#CL#
Watkins clinches.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with some punches.
#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Blaze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
#T1#
Watkins cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Watkins tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it. #CL#
Watkins rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Watkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Diaz looking to break Watkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz is looking to control Watkins but Watkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Watkins tries to break free.
#T2#
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz scores with strikes from the back.
Well, with Diaz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Watkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Watkins is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Watkins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Watkins for a finish. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Watkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Watkins is really stuck here.
Diaz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Watkins fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank 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#
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins lands with an overhand left.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Watkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Craig Watkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watkins.
Watkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watkins with a hook.
Diaz swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watkins looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.#T2#
Watkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watkins kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3##CL#
Watkins has managed to clinch.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watkins walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Watkins sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Watkins avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Watkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watkins continues to drive forward.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Watkins swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Watkins throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watkins.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Watkins misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Watkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Watkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Watkins tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Watkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Watkins there.
Watkins misses the jab.#CL#
Watkins instigates a clinch. #T1#
Watkins stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Watkins stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Watkins trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Watkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Watkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Watkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watkins misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Watkins has managed to clinch.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins misses with a body kick.#T3#
Watkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Watkins tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watkins throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Watkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Watkins scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Watkins.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Watkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Watkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watkins 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Frank Diaz had this to say: 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz prevents Reed from improving his position.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is trying is best to control the position here.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Reed is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Reed trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed trying to control but Diaz postures up.
#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.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed 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!
Reed biding his time, controlling Diaz.
Diaz tries to break free.
#T3#
Reed is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Reed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Reed controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Reed keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Reed managing to control the position.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz slips a jab from Reed.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reed slips under a jab.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Diaz scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.#T1#
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Frank Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Reed connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Reed is trying to keep Diaz in close.
#SUB2#
Diaz 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.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed controlling Diaz's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES#
Reed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Reed misses. #T3#
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reed digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
#TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Reed's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it. #T4#
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Reed blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed 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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.#T1#
A head kick misses from Reed.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed trying to control here.
#T2#
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Reed trying to control here.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Reed's back!
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz landing punches.
Reed can't escape the position.
Reed wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diaz has control of Reed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Ben Reed.
I think Reed 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Reed!
The defeated Frank Diaz had this to say: 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! McGuire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
McGuire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diaz tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
McGuire trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz 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.
McGuire is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McGuire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
McGuire trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire'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.#T3#
Diaz wants to control but McGuire postures up.
A control attempt from Diaz but he's now mounted!
BOOM! McGuire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGuire unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
McGuire avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding McGuire's attempts to control the action.
McGuire is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
McGuire prevents Diaz from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control for a moment but McGuire uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
McGuire wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to stall here but McGuire recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McGuire working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz is controlling McGuire's posture.#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGuire working away.#T3#
McGuire controls the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
McGuire 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 dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
McGuire gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is trying to keep Diaz in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Diaz feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
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.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Diaz wants to control but McGuire passes into side.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
McGuire throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
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. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
McGuire is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in McGuire's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
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 Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frank Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
SYN 914 Maluga vs. Leifsson 3
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson scores with punches from side control.
Peterson looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peterson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Peterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz parries the strikes from Peterson easily there. Peterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diaz to escape.
Peterson working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard. #T1#
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Peterson is staying active.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Peterson working Diaz over with strikes.
Peterson is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.
Peterson working Diaz over with strikes.
Peterson 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.
Diaz is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Diaz 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.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peterson tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Peterson is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T4#
Peterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Peterson working Diaz over with strikes.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peterson pinned against the cage. Peterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peterson scores with a jab.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson connects with a jab.
Diaz cracks Peterson with a good jab.
Peterson swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
#TD#
Peterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Peterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz keeping hold of Peterson's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Peterson maintains control.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peterson with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Peterson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Diaz! More shots from Peterson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Frank Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
SYN 908 Steve vs. Babinski
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sector half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sector leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Sector sprawls well.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Summa Sector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sector swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Sector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sector as he avoids it easily.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Sector. #T1#
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz wants to clinch
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sector takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Sector closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Sector working aggressively here.
Sector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Sector has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Sector shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sector misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Sector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Sector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sector tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sector - that landed with a thud.
Sector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sector throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Sector lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Sector decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sector moved out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch.
As Diaz looks to move away, Sector throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.#T3#
Sector moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sector takes one on the button.
We've been told by Sector's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Sector drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Sector stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Sector throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sector after a bit of a struggle.
Sector lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sector tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Sector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sector is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz closes the distance but Sector moves to the side
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sector scores with a counter punch that sends Diaz to the canvas! Sector smells blood - he's punishing Diaz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diaz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summa Sector!
A victorious Summa Sector thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
SYN 900 New Era
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrengarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barrengarry 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.
Barrengarry tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
My spies in The Rubber Guard Emporium inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz is trying to control. Barrengarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Diaz trying to advance position but Barrengarry counters by regaining guard.
Diaz distracts Barrengarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Barrengarry is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrengarry wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Barrengarry is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Barrengarry keeps moving.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrengarry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barrengarry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Barrengarry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrengarry tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrengarry to the ground. Barrengarry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Barrengarry had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Barrengarry counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrengarry. That one must have hurt.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Barrengarry circles away easily
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Barrengarry as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barrengarry slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Diaz backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Diaz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barrengarry's guard.
Barrengarry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Barrengarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrengarry, not yet.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz is looking to pass into half guard but Barrengarry pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barrengarry is in guard.#REVR#
Barrengarry wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barrengarry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrengarry defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diaz moves to clinch but Barrengarry breaks away
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in but Barrengarry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Barrengarry is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
It looks like Barrengarry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Barrengarry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrengarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Barrengarry.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrengarry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barrengarry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Barrengarry.#SU#
Barrengarry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the action but Barrengarry is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barrengarry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Barrengarry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Barrengarry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrengarry. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrengarry is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Diaz is trying to control. Barrengarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is thwarting Barrengarry's attempts to control the position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Barrengarry is defending well.
Barrengarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barrengarry moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz won't allow Barrengarry to sweep him here.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrengarry has wrist control.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Barrengarry keeps moving.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Barrengarry gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Barrengarry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Barrengarry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barrengarry is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barrengarry, who protects the arm well.
Diaz working away.#T1#
Barrengarry is looking to reverse the position.
Barrengarry gets back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barrengarry! #SUB2#
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barrengarry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barrengarry and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Barrengarry is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barrengarry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Barrengarry! #T3#
Barrengarry wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrengarry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz is trying to keep Barrengarry in close.
Barrengarry is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrengarry defends well.
Barrengarry tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Barrengarry 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrengarry counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrengarry as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.#TD2#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barrengarry on his heels. He'll look to pass Barrengarry's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Barrengarry looking to control.
Barrengarry pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Barrengarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Diaz is working an open guard so Barrengarry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz staying out of range there.#TD2#
Diaz feints and as Barrengarry raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrengarry has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrengarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Barrengarry is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Barrengarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barrengarry wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Barrengarry pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SU#
Barrengarry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barrengarry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Barrengarry jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barrengarry.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrengarry off the cage and back into range.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Barrengarry, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Barrengarry against the cage but Barrengarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barrengarry motions for Diaz to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A jab from Diaz misses.
Barrengarry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry stuffs the takedown.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Barrengarry misses. #T4#
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barrengarry is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Barrengarry circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in but Barrengarry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Barrengarry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrengarry is looking to counter punch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Barrengarry shows good takedown defense.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barrengarry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry lands with a nice body punch.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Barrengarry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry had his way with Frank Diaz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is pushing down on Barrengarry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barrengarry is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz trying to control from Barrengarry's half guard. Barrengarry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barrengarry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Barrengarry keeps moving.
Barrengarry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrengarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barrengarry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrengarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrengarry defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz feints and as Barrengarry raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Barrengarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Barrengarry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Diaz shoots and misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.#T3#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Barrengarry with a jab.
Diaz slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
Diaz takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Barrengarry lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand. #T4#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Barrengarry, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Barrengarry against the cage but Barrengarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrengarry circles away.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrengarry's waist but Barrengarry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frank Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Barrengarry's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Barrengarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrengarry, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!
A victorious Logan Barrengarry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Woods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woods did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Woods is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woods's head.#SUB2#
Woods 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.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Woods is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Woods has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woods wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Woods got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woods has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Woods passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woods looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.#T4#
Diaz won't allow Woods to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diaz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Woods. Oh but Diaz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Woods goes limp - he's gone! Diaz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Diaz!
An intense looking Frank Diaz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am a wrestling GAAAAAWDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back the Brinks truck up. The champ wants all the cash. '. |
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Event:
SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Izmaylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izmaylov as he jumps to the side.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Izmaylov gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Diaz wants the takedown. Izmaylov is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Izmaylov's guard against the cage.#T1#
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Izmaylov tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Izmaylov is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Izmaylov is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position. #T2##SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Izmaylov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Izmaylov 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.
Izmaylov is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz throwing shots but Izmaylov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Izmaylov is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Izmaylov dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz trying to control the action but Izmaylov is working from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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. Izmaylov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz!
Post fight, Frank Diaz took to the microphone: 'I am a wrestling GAAAAAWDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back the Brinks truck up. The champ wants all the cash. '. |
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Event:
WCF 115: Diaz vs Craino
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Cranio avoids it well and moves away.
Cranio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
It seemed like Cranio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cranio defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Cranio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Cranio is quick to defend against it.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Cranio gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Cranio has him pressed against the cage.
Cranio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cranio.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cranio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cranio is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Cranio holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Cranio lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cranio.
A short left from Diaz.
Cranio working aggressively here.
Cranio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
Diaz jumps guard but Cranio stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cranio breaks the clinch.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Cranio takes one to the chin there.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranio's waist but Cranio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cranio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Cranio connects with a jab.
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 shot from downtown. Cranio moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Cranio throws a one two combo.
Cranio lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Cranio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cranio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cranio misses with the head strike.
Cranio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Cranio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Cranio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cranio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz has Cranio pressed against the cage, preventing Cranio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A short uppercut from Cranio.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cranio lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cranio regains guard immediately.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cranio wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Cranio is keeping the position.
Cranio can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Cranio is not content to let Diaz control the position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Diaz is working for an americana but Cranio has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Diaz was thinking about the submission.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cranio keeps moving.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cranio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cranio has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cranio is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in but Cranio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.
Cranio misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Cranio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Cranio throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a jab.
Cranio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cranio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cranio lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diaz. Cranio pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio is the new middleweight champion!
Quebra Cranio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Escalante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escalante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Escalante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escalante slips under a jab from Diaz.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Escalante misses with a straight left.
Escalante misses with a leg kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escalante.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Escalante's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Escalante is retaining full guard.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Escalante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escalante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Escalante has wrist control.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Escalante is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Escalante in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
Nice body punch from Escalante - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Escalante defends.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Escalante some visible discomfort.
Diaz trying to control the action but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Escalante is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.#SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Escalante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escalante works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escalante defends it easily.
Diaz controls Escalante momentarily but Escalante frees himself. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escalante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #SUB2#
Escalante is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Escalante is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Escalante is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Diaz!
Frank Diaz is the new middleweight champion!
Frank Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Vicente Escalante stepped up to the mic, saying 'I yam what I yam...that's all I yam.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 83: White vs Benedetti
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #TD2#
Diaz feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in The Rubber Guard Emporium inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Diaz pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz stalling.
Silva trying to control here.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T3#
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Silva is not content to let Diaz control the position.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Well, if Diaz 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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Diaz misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frank Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Silva misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Silva 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. #SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Silva manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Diaz is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Silva 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. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.#SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #T1#
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Diaz trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Diaz is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Rickson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Frank Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Diaz!
A very excited looking Frank 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.
In defeat, Rickson Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 79:Anderson v White 2
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Irwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Irwin tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Irwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Irwin misses. #T1#
Irwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Diaz's coach down at The Rubber Guard Emporium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Irwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Diaz 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 not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Diaz controlling the pace.
Irwin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Irwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz stays in close to Irwin's body and controls the position.
Irwin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diaz is trying to keep Irwin in close.
Irwin is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin postures up.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Irwin 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#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Irwin stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Irwin!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Irwin trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Irwin 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#
Irwin throws a good cross that connects.
Irwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Irwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
Irwin controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Irwin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
#T1#
Irwin is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Irwin trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Irwin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Irwin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Irwin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Diaz!
After winning the bout, Frank Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF 90: Escalante vs Khabib
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Teteny did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.#SUB2#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Teteny is looking to escape.#T1#
Diaz controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is taking a breather. Teteny 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Diaz forces Teteny back against the cage and clinches.
Teteny tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Diaz gets control of Teteny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz controlling Teteny's posture. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Teteny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Teteny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz! #REVR#
Teteny seems a little lost for a moment, as Diaz dominates the positioning.#T4#
Teteny is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Teteny tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Teteny is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Diaz advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Teteny keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz lunges at Teteny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teteny's hand.
Diaz cracks Teteny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Teteny tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teteny throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teteny can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Teteny takes one to the chin there.
Teteny slips under a jab.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Teteny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teteny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Diaz passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teteny!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teteny for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Teteny?
Teteny is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Teteny is trying to escape the mount but Diaz keeps good control and instead manages to take Teteny's back.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Teteny rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Teteny rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Diaz is hanging on to Teteny's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz controls the position.
Teteny tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Diaz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Teteny is doing well to defend. Diaz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Teteny is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Boudreaux.#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Boudreaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boudreaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boudreaux as he avoids it easily.
Boudreaux misses with a double jab.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boudreaux defends it well.
Diaz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Boudreaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jethro Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Boudreaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boudreaux tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boudreaux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Boudreaux is defending well.
Boudreaux won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Boudreaux trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control. Boudreaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boudreaux is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Boudreaux tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Boudreaux is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is taking a breather. Boudreaux 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.
Boudreaux is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Boudreaux has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Boudreaux back against the cage.#BC#
Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux.
#CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Boudreaux up against the cage.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Boudreaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Boudreaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Boudreaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz prevents Boudreaux from escaping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Boudreaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
Boudreaux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Diaz trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux bucks up and tries to throw Diaz off but instead Diaz has got his back!
Diaz connects with a big shot to the side of Boudreaux's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Boudreaux is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Boudreaux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diaz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Diaz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Diaz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Diaz apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jethro Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz'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.#R2##TD2#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boudreaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux defends it nicely.
It looked like Boudreaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
#CL2#
Diaz rushes Boudreaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Boudreaux has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Boudreaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jethro Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Boudreaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boudreaux leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Boudreaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux staying out of range there.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Boudreaux should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudreaux.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
Boudreaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz dives in and grabs Boudreaux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boudreaux pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boudreaux circles away.
A big right from Boudreaux misses.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Boudreaux tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Boudreaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jethro Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Diaz ducks straight into an uppercut from Boudreaux and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Diaz manages to regain guard straight away.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Our spies down at at The Rubber Guard Emporium inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SU#
Boudreaux stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch lands to the side of Boudreaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz tests Boudreaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Boudreaux.
#TD2#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Boudreaux is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Boudreaux's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Boudreaux is retaining full guard.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving. #T4##ES#
Boudreaux is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Boudreaux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boudreaux works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boudreaux pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz working Boudreaux over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Boudreaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boudreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Boudreaux looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Boudreaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Boudreaux misses with the combination.
Diaz slips a jab from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Boudreaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boudreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Boudreaux gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Boudreaux does no damage.
Boudreaux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Boudreaux.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Boudreaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux defends it nicely.
Jethro Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.#T1#
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Boudreaux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jethro Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boudreaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boudreaux needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Boudreaux does no damage.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz pushing down on Boudreaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boudreaux tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux pushes Diaz off but Diaz dives into side control.
#T3#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Boudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boudreaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz lands with a hook. Boudreaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a hook but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Boudreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Boudreaux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boudreaux quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
Frank Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy.
Diaz passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudreaux, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Boudreaux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jethro Boudreaux made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Frank Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who wants to see me python? '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 57: Victor vs Turunen
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Nail lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nail.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nail misses with a straight left.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Nail counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Nail was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz shoots in but Nail avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nail swivels and escapes.
Nail looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nail fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Nail gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nail is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nail pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Nail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nail sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nail tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Nail back against the cage.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nail is defending well.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nail just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nail misses with a body punch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Nail.
Nail lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nail is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nail. #BC2#
Nail breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nail's guard.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nail is looking for a sweep.
Nail defending against the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nail is defending well.
Nail has one of Diaz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nail is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nail knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nail is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nail controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Nail is defending well.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nail is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nail managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nail rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Nail! #T4#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Nail passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diaz misses with a hook
and Nail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nail tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nail manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nail lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Nail loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nail.#TD#
Nail tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz trying to advance position but Nail counters by regaining guard.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nail controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Nail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Nail trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nail is one step ahead there.
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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Nail has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nail in particular looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is pressing down on Nail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nail has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Nail's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Diaz!
An out of breath Frank Diaz 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:
WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Diaz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
Hooper is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Javi Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz cracks Hooper with a big right hand but Hooper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz prevents Hooper from escaping the position.#T2#
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper keeping his opponent close.
Hooper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Hooper is defending the position.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz. #T3#
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz prevents Hooper from standing back up.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Hooper defends it.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Hooper tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.#SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hooper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hooper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hooper shrugs it off. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Hooper defends it well.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
Hooper tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz looking to control but Hooper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hooper is in real trouble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Hooper's head but Hooper avoids it well.#SUB2#
Diaz is working to tighten his grip on Hooper's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hooper has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diaz is really squeezing tight and eventually Hooper passes out! Diaz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Diaz!
A very excited looking Frank 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:
WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ryan wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Von Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Von Ryan is defending well.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Von Ryan recovers full guard.
Von Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz trying to control but Von Ryan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ryan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Ryan trying to control the position.
Von Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ryan, not yet. #T3#
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Von Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Von Ryan!#REVB##SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Von Ryan defends it easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Von Ryan controlling from the top position.
Von Ryan won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz looking to control.
#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Von Ryan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Von Ryan tries to pass. #SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.#SUB#
Von Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ryan postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Von Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Von Ryan is out of range.
Von Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Ryan to the mat! Von Ryan manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Von Ryan is keeping the position.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ryan wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Ryan's guard.
Diaz is taking a breather. Von Ryan 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 really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ryan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Von Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz not doing much here.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Von Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diaz postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz throws a strike but Von Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Von Ryan passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Von Ryan 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 pressing down on Von Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ryan wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Von Ryan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Von Ryan, into his guard. #REVR#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz trying to control but Von Ryan is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Von Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ryan continues to drive forward.
As Diaz backs off Von Ryan throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Von Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Von Ryan is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Von Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping him busy.
Von Ryan 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!#T1#
Diaz surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Von Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz tries to roll but Von Ryan sticks to his back.
Von Ryan is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Von Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Von Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ryan has wrist control.#T2#
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Von Ryan's brow.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands and throws Von Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz advances to full mount.
Von Ryan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diaz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Ryan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Ryan and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Von Ryan is not content to let Diaz control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ryan dodges the ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping him busy.
Diaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Frank Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Von Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Diaz!
Our winner, Frank Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF 57: Bardia vs Li Chai
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Yueng 's head but Yueng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Yueng 's shoulder, as Yueng tries to avoid the shot.
Yueng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz slips a jab from Yueng .
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Yueng counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Yueng tries to pass.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Yueng passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Yueng is very close to passing his half guard.
Yueng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yueng .
Yueng is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Yueng is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yueng trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz is trying to keep Yueng in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yueng 's half guard.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Yueng recovers full guard.
Yueng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Yueng has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diaz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yueng 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 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bolo Yueng !
An intense looking Bolo Yueng took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '“nan inyeon-ege soin-eul jug-ilgeoya.” TRANSLATION: I’m going to ducking kill someone up in this bitch! It’s time for me to be ranked'.
Frank Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Who wants to see me python? '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rabago throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rabago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rabago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rabago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rabago! #REVB#
Diaz tries to buck Rabago off but Rabago is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
Diaz wants to control but Rabago postures up.#T1#
Diaz tries to bench press Rabago off him but Rabago keeps the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rabago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Rabago gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz not doing much here.
Rabago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Rabago looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Frank Diaz gave a big smile as he said 'I don't respect him. I entered the cage tonight wanting to kill that man. Truly. He's lucky there was a ref in there to save his life. I want to dedicate this destruction to Randy Saint. That was for you. Rabago, if you do live, I hope you spend the rest of your life drinking through a straw.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pepo defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Pepo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Leon throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leon lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Leon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Leon throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Leon scores with a jab.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Leon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Leon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diaz. Leon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Leon!
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