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Event:
CMMA 21 Summers vs Oliveira
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Chop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Chop controls the action.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Chop.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Chop looking to stall.
Chop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Chop tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Chop throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Chop throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chop.
Chop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chop gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chop letting Diaz take a breather here.
Chop misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Chop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Chop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chop misses with some punches.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chop wants to stall.
Chop misses with a punch on the inside.
Chop misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Chop controls his hands.
Chop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chop or not. #T2#
Chop blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A short right from Chop.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chop lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chop.
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!
Chop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chop tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Chop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chop is keeping busy.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Chop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Chop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Chop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Chop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Chop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chop's elbow.
Chop lands a left hand.
Chop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Chop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chop lands a nice shot to the body.
Chop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
#T4#
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Chop.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Chop gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Chop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chop has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chop tries to get out of the position.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pork Chop dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Chop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chop up against the cage.
Chop stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chop tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chop.
Chop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Chop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pork Chop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Chop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chop lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Chop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz stands up over Chop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Chop is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chop looking to slow down the pace here.
Chop digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Chop tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Chop back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Chop controls the action.
Chop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Chop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chop lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chop on the inside.
Chop tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Chop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz has Chop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chop tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Chop misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Chop misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Chop has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz wants a takedown.
#BC#
Chop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chop lands an overhand right.
Chop cracks Diaz with a good jab.#CL#
Chop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Chop stalling the fight.
Chop tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Chop misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chop fails to land.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chop.#T4#
Diaz slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Chop.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Chop.
Chop working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chop as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Diaz looking to stall.
Chop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chop lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chop trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Chop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chop misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pork Chop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Chop. Chop maintains the clinch.
Diaz just leaning against Chop, taking a breather.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chop pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chop scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chop fails to land.
Chop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Chop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chop trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chop into the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chop's elbow.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Chop avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Chop tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Chop back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
A short uppercut from Chop. #T1#
Chop tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chop lands a left hand.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Chop struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Chop lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Chop.
Chop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chop.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chop.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chop misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chop.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Chop controls the action.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chop.
Chop misses with some punches.
Chop lands a shot to the body.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tries a body shot but Chop blocks it.
Chop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chop has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Chop misses with the head strike.
Chop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Diaz tries to stall but Chop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chop.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Chop breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Chop moves into the clinch.
Chop trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Chop avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Chop throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Chop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chop struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T4#
Chop scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Chop as the two fighters clinch.
Chop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chop scores with a shoulder strike.
Chop is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chop.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chop tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Chop back against the cage.
Chop throws a head punch that misses.
Chop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz avoiding damage.
Chop digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chop digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Chop lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pork Chop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pork Chop! |
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Event:
CMMA 13 Toure vs Dunne
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hoyt moves into the clinch.
Hoyt being controlled against the cage.
Hoyt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Hoyt is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Hoyt has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Hoyt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Hoyt's takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to work over Hoyt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Hoyt's legs. Hoyt is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoyt being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Diaz is working Hoyt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz stops Hoyt from standing up.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoyt holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyt is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz postures up in Hoyt's guard and throws a big left but Hoyt blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoyt goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoyt quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Hoyt tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz controlling the action here. #T3#
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoyt is not content to let Diaz control the position.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoyt defends it well. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Hoyt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoyt is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Hoyt taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyt wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Hoyt. Hoyt maintains the clinch.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoyt is trying to break free.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoyt up against the cage.
Diaz stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diego Diaz.
Hoyt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoyt manages to circle out of the way.
Hoyt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoyt sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoyt.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Hoyt.
Hoyt looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Hoyt checks a leg kick nicely.
Keller Hoyt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Diaz scores with a takedown into Hoyt's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Hoyt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz is working Hoyt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoyt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoyt trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Hoyt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoyt works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoyt can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Hoyt defends it easily.
Hoyt wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
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.#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoyt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hoyt from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diego Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyt is retaining full guard.
Hoyt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hoyt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diaz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoyt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Diaz. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Hoyt goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Hoyt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoyt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoyt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1##CL2#
Hoyt clinches up against the cage.
Diaz has Hoyt pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyts head. #TD#
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyt's guard.
Hoyt is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz moves into full mount! Hoyt won't be happy about that! #T2#
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoyt looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Hoyt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Hoyt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz working Hoyt over with strikes here.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Hoyt is staying in there.
Diaz landing punches.
Diaz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hoyt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 6 Kuaha vs Dunne
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Diaz rushes Chop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chop stalling in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Chop stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Pork Chop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
Chop is struggling to control the position.
Diaz stalling.
Still in the clinch, Chop scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chop.
Chop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Chop scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Chop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Chop improves position.
Chop lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Chop's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chop is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chop rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Chop!
Chop won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chop stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chop defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Chop's brow.
Chop keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Chop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Chop is trying to control but can't.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Chop defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chop is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Chop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz taking a breather.
Chop tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Chop fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chop.
Chop scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chop is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Chop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling the action here.#T1#
Chop trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Chop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Chop defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pork Chop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chop pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Chop in a clinch.
Diaz has Chop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Chop swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Chop up, before dumping him to the ground. Chop manages to land in guard.
Diego Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Chop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz jumps guard but Chop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Chop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chop lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chop regains guard.
Chop working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Diaz is working Chop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chop keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Chop takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Chop has him pressed against the cage.
Pork Chop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chop lands with a left to the head.
Chop misses with a punch to the body.
Chop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chop misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but Chop is blocking nicely.
Pork Chop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz working Chop over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Diaz.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Diaz! |
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