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Event:
SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCarthy but MacCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#TD#
MacCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCarthy passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy 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.
MacCarthy tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #T1#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
MacCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
MacCarthy landing shots from mount.
MacCarthy landing punches.
MacCarthy content just to control the position here.
MacCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but MacCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
MacCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
MacCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
#T2#
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by MacCarthy.
Diaz regains half guard.
MacCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is not content to let MacCarthy control the position.
Diaz trying to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Diaz tries to roll over but MacCarthy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with MacCarthy in his half guard.
MacCarthy throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
MacCarthy is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control MacCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCarthy's waist but MacCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacCarthy as he avoids it easily. #TD#
MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep MacCarthy in close.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
MacCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
MacCarthy advances to full mount.
MacCarthy controlling the pace for now.
MacCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
BOOM! MacCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCarthy scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
MacCarthy dominating with strikes here.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for MacCarthy and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
A less than humble Sean MacCarthy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Reigns clinches up against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reigns prevents it.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reigns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to drag Reigns to the mat but Reigns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thanos Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like John Diaz has been cut.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reigns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reigns holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reigns.
Reigns tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Reigns finish him?
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Reigns swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Reigns slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
#CL#
Reigns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reigns lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Reigns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up John Diaz's cut even more.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T3#
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reigns lands a damaging elbow.
Reigns throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Reigns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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 Reigns walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns lands a nice shot to the body.
Reigns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above John Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reigns prevents it.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz jumps guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Reigns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Reigns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Reigns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reigns is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Reigns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thanos Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Reigns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reigns continues to drive forward.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Reigns swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reigns defends it well.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Reigns, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Reigns against the cage but Reigns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Reigns feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down. #T1#
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Reigns avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Reigns scores a nice knee to the body.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reigns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reigns lands a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns lands an elbow inside.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reigns unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Reigns lands a nice uppercut.
Reigns tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
#CUT#John Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reigns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Reigns.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
#T3#
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reigns holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Thanos Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Reigns moves into the clinch.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thanos Reigns!
Thanos Reigns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The biggest upset in the tournament!!! Wooooooohhhh!!!! '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Marchionni moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Marchionni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni taking a breather.
Marchionni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Marchionni.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
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 Marchionni walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchionni throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marchionni stuffs the takedown.
Marchionni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Marchionni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni postures up.
Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Marchionni keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni landing a few strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni just content to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control Marchionni's posture but Marchionni avoids it.
Marchionni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
#T3#
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionni is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Marchionni off but Marchionni is having none of it.
The referee asks Marchionni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marchionni prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marchionni is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni taking a breather here.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marchionni lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Marchionni slows the pace down.
Marchionni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Marchionni.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Marchionni scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marchionni rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchionni is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Marchionni is stalling here.
Marchionni slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Marchionni - that landed with a thud.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Marchionni lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marchionni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marchionni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchionni defends it nicely.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchionni misses with a looping right.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz slips a straight right by Marchionni.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
Marchionni misses with a two punch combination.
Marchionni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz wants to clinch but Marchionni slips to the side#TD#
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Marchionni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marchionni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Marchionni connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Marchionni controlling the pace.
Marchionni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg. #T3#
Diaz has hold of Marchionni's hands but Marchionni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Marchionni trying to control the pace.
Marchionni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Marchionni in his half guard.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is in trouble now - Marchionni has advanced to mount!
Marchionni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marchionni lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Marchionni maintains control.
Marchionni lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Marchionni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marchionni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Marchionni throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchionni circles away.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marchionni avoids it really well and circles away.
Marchionni tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a body shot.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchionni as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes one on the button.#T1#
Marchionni looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Marchionni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchionni.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchionni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Marchionni misses with a straight left.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marchionni slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Marchionni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marchionni 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.#SUB#
Marchionni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchionni.
Ground and pound from Marchionni. #T3#
Marchionni 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.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marchionni works his way into side control. #SUB#
Marchionni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Marchionni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchionni scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Marchionni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchionni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Marchionni!
After the fight, Pietro Marchionni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown #CL#
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Cote manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Cote is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Cote manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cote sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to control Cote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#T1#
Cote perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Cote is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Cote escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cote sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cote throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Cote shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cote is one step ahead there.
Cote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cote is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#SUB2#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cote 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 Cote!
Diaz is being controlled here.
Cote knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cote tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Cote decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cote.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Cote dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cote avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Cote's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cote changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Cote looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Cote drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cote gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Diaz dives in and grabs Cote's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cote sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cote seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Cote continues to stall.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Cote performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Cote stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Cote has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cote gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cote will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gabriel Cote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Diaz is working an open guard so Cote takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Cote clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cote lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Cote defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cote 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 Cote!
Cote controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Cote dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Cote wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but Cote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Cote leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cote lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.#TD#
Cote shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cote was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Cote stalls from top position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Cote has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.#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 a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cote closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Cote decides to stand up.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cote breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cote shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #T3#
Diaz working a defensive guard but Cote passes into half guard.
Cote keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cote wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB#
Cote seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cote trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Cote is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Cote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Cote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cote has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Cote!
Gabriel Cote managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 39
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
DelToro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
DelToro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DelToro wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
DelToro throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but DelToro defends easily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DelToro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DelToro defends well.
DelToro tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DelToro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DelToro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Diaz controls DelToro momentarily but DelToro frees himself.
DelToro controls from within his opponent's guard.
DelToro throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DelToro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but DelToro slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DelToro is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DelToro doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can DelToro escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diaz! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 40
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like John Diaz has been cut.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shawn Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Michaels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz looks winded!#KD#
Michaels lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Michaels waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Michaels counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Averescu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Averescu continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz cracks Averescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#T1#
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Averescu away but Averescu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu taking a breather.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
A short right from Averescu.
Averescu lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Averescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Averescu misses with a looping left.#T3#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Averescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Averescu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Averescu to work.
Averescu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Averescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Averescu.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Averescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Averescu scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
#T1##BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it.
#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Averescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu. #T3##BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up. #BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dan Averescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Averescu to work.
Averescu slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Averescu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Averescu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Averescu.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Averescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Averescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averescu is stalling here.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Averescu after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Averescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is stalling here.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it.
Averescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Averescu throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averescu's waist but Averescu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu stalling against the cage.
Averescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Averescu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
John Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RRFC 37: Dungey vs Shabazz II
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cassidy actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Cassidy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cassidy.
Cassidy is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cassidy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cassidy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Cassidy is looking to escape.
Cassidy is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Cassidy 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!
Cassidy misses with a punch to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Cassidy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cassidy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cassidy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Diaz covering up well under a series of strikes from Cassidy. #SUB2#
Cassidy tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Cassidy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard.
Cassidy is controlling Diaz's posture.
Cassidy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cassidy 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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cassidy stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T1#
Cassidy tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Cassidy thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cassidy is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cassidy works his way into full mount!
Cassidy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T2##SUB2#
Cassidy working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cassidy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Cassidy has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cassidy.
#T3#
Diaz tries to hold on but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Cassidy controlling his opponent.
Cassidy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Cassidy works his way to his opponent's back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cassidy working for the choke. #SUB2#
Cassidy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cassidy wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Cassidy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control the position but Cassidy manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cassidy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cassidy is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cassidy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Cassidy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cassidy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU#
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cassidy, up you get!
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cassidy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU#
Diaz stands up.
A nice combination there by Cassidy.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cassidy on his heels. He'll look to pass Cassidy's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cassidy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cassidy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but Cassidy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! Cassidy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Butch Cassidy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Brzozowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brzozowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz is working for takedown but Brzozowski is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Brzozowski pulls guard successfully.
Brzozowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Brzozowski is retaining full guard.
Brzozowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzozowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brzozowski 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.
Brzozowski keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brzozowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Brzozowski in his guard.#REVB#
Brzozowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz controls Brzozowski momentarily but Brzozowski frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brzozowski stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to stand but Brzozowski is controlling the position.
Brzozowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Brzozowski is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Brzozowski gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Brzozowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diaz is trying to keep an underhook but Brzozowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#ES#
Diaz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brzozowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Diaz back against the cage.
Brzozowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
Brzozowski jumps guard.
Brzozowski controlling the position.
Diaz trying to control but Brzozowski is working from the bottom.
Diaz tries to stand but Brzozowski is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Diaz is looking to advance position but Brzozowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Brzozowski keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartosz Brzozowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Brzozowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brzozowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brzozowski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brzozowski. #TD2#
Brzozowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brzozowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brzozowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzozowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Brzozowski wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz wants to stand but Brzozowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brzozowski moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Brzozowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Brzozowski is defending well.
Brzozowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Brzozowski defends.
Diaz working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brzozowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bartosz Brzozowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz wants to stand but Brzozowski is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brzozowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz wants to stand but Brzozowski has his arm trapped. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brzozowski wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SU#
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Brzozowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brzozowski misses with an elbow strike.
Brzozowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
John Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Brzozowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brzozowski lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Brzozowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a right and a left that Brzozowski avoids nicely. #TD2#
Brzozowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brzozowski lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to stand but Brzozowski is controlling the position.
Brzozowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brzozowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Brzozowski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brzozowski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Brzozowski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diaz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Shiv backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Glass Shiv has been cut.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiv circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws a head kick but Shiv moves out of range.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shiv counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shiv avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Shiv is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shiv throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz feints a jab promting Shiv to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shiv slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Shiv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Shiv as Diaz shoots in.
Shiv dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Shiv scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Shiv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Shiv misses.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shiv.#T3#
Shiv connects with a crisp jab.
Shiv connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Shiv scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glass Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiv lands a jab to the nose.
Shiv jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Shiv with a jab.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv misses with a wild body shot.
Shiv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Shiv circles away easily
and Shiv counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Shiv. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz slips under a jab from Shiv.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiv.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Shiv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Shiv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glass Shiv's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shiv scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Shiv lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiv, which made it look bad.
Decent striking displayed by Shiv there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Shiv counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiv slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Shiv misses with a straight left.
Diaz tries to bum rush Shiv with a series of wild strikes but Shiv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiv.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shiv scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiv cracks Diaz with a good jab.
A jab from Shiv misses.
Shiv fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws a right hand that Shiv ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiv also avoids with ease.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Shiv.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Shiv counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv lands with a cross.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiv is having none of it.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiv uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shiv lands a jab.
Shiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Shiv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.#T3#
Diaz shoots and misses
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Shiv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shiv as he connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shiv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Shiv 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.
Shiv's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shiv throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiv lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Shiv takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiv.
Shiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shiv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Shiv scores with a nice head shot.
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.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Glass Shiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Shiv lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Shiv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glass Shiv'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Shiv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shiv misses the jab.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Shiv avoids it well.
Shiv with a jab.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shiv displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiv connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Shiv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shiv scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiv sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Shiv looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Shiv had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiv circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiv, as that shot connected.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a leg kick
letting Shiv counter with a right hand.
Diaz moves forwards but Shiv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shiv cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Shiv.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiv.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shiv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
A lazy left from Shiv finds it's target.
Shiv jabs at Diaz's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Shiv finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shiv counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Shiv lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shiv.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Shiv misses.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a combination
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Shiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shiv 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Glass Shiv wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Glass Shiv 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:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Simms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simms.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Simms from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simms looking to pass the guard.
Simms showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Simms should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Simms 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 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diaz!
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