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Event:
KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Donk. Ticevic catches Diamante right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Ticevic is looking to clinch.
Ticevic scores with a jab.
A jab from Ticevic does it's job there.#ROC2#Diamante is rocked!#KD2#
Ticevic drops Diamante with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diamante looks back up at him and smiles so Ticevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Diamante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Ticevic sprawls well. He's pushed Diamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ticevic wants to counter with a clinch but Diamante pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ticevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ticevic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diamante seems to have got his legs back now.
Ticevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Ticevic cracks Diamante with a hook to the temple - Diamante is on wobbly legs here! Ticevic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diamante falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ticevic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Renaldo Ticevic! |
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Event:
KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Ticevic connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Ticevic moves to clinch but Diamante breaks away #TD2#
and Diamante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ticevic keeping moving, preventing Diamante from controlling successfully.
Diamante passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Diamante is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ticevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Diamante!
After winning the bout, Pablo Diamante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okafor x Shifter
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Diamante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tayyip clinches with his opponent.
Tayyip pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Tayyip has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diamante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Diamante right now.
#T1#
Diamante grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Diamante right now.
Tayyip has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Diamante.
Tayyip connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Diamante to escape the position.
Tayyip controlling from the back.
Tayyip softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diamante tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Diamante right now.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Tayyip has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tayyip's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Diamante trying to control but not successfully.
Diamante can't escape the position.
Tayyip is landing with strikes. Diamante can't take much more of this.
Tayyip is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tayyip is hanging on to Diamante's back as he tries to escape.
Diamante trying to control the action but Tayyip just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamante is in bad spot here.
Tayyip biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Tayyip is hanging on to Diamante's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Tayyip might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tayyip is continuing to stall.
Diamante is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diamante grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamante is in bad spot here.
Good control from Tayyip.
Diamante trying to control the position but Tayyip manages to sink in the hooks.
Diamante tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tayyip controlling the positon.
Tayyip is trying to stick to Diamante's back but Diamante is turning into Tayyip. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tayyip's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diamante.
Diamante wants to pass the guard but Tayyip is keeping the position.
Diamante postures up.
Diamante pushes down on Tayyip's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Diamante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuat Tayyip dominated that round.
That's time! Diamante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diamante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tayyip tries to avoid it but Diamante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tayyip to the ground. Tayyip escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tayyip tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diamante defends well and Tayyip ends up having to push Diamante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tayyip shoots in and bounces Diamante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diamante is trying to keep Tayyip in close.
Diamante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamante looking to control.
Tayyip stopping the sweep attempt from Diamante.
Tayyip controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamante 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.
Tayyip working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Tayyip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tayyip has managed to get both his arms back between Diamante's legs - danger averted.
Diamante pulls Tayyip in close to prevent any damage.
Tayyip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tayyip sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diamante wants to sweep here but Tayyip controlling him for the moment.
Tayyip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tayyip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Diamante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tayyip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tayyip manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diamante being controlled here, momentarily.
The adventures of Tayyip the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tayyip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diamante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diamante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tayyip tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diamante defends well and Tayyip ends up having to push Diamante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablo Diamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuat Tayyip.#CL2#
Tayyip has managed to clinch.
Diamante has Tayyip pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tayyip manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diamante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tayyip avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Tayyip has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diamante is trying to keep an underhook but Tayyip manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Tayyip seems content to control.
Tayyip working the head and body with strikes.
Tayyip perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamante wants to get back to full guard.
Tayyip seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diamante trying to hold on to Tayyip's head to control him but Tayyip postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tayyip is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Tayyip has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tayyip blocks a head kick by Diamante.
Fuat Tayyip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tayyip forces Diamante back against the cage and clinches.
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuat Tayyip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tayyip looking to score a takedown here. Diamante is defending well but Tayyip drives through and ends up in Diamante's guard.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diamante is trying to control the position but Tayyip postures up.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tayyip lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamante is trying to control the position but Tayyip postures up. #SUB#
Diamante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tayyip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Tayyip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Diamante has his foot on Tayyip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tayyip works his way back into a safe position though.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tayyip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayyip controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tayyip is in close to Diamante's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tayyip's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Diamante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuat Tayyip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tayyip 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.
Diamante controlling the position.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Tayyip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tayyip has managed to get both his arms back between Diamante's legs - danger averted.
Diamante trying to control the position.
Tayyip controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diamante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diamante takes a swing at Tayyip's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tayyip shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diamante's guard.#SUB#
Diamante working for submissions but it's allowed Tayyip to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tayyip moves nicely into side control.
Tayyip taking a breather here. #T4#
Diamante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tayyip wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Tayyip politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tayyip prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diamante is looking to regain half guard here but Tayyip keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuat Tayyip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tayyip 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuat Tayyip! |
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Event:
KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diamante.#TD2#
Diamante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freibergs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Freibergs is trying to control Diamante's posture but Diamante avoids it.
Freibergs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diamante gets full guard.
Freibergs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Freibergs won't allow Diamante to sweep him here.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Diamante keeps moving. #T1#
Freibergs wants to get up but he can't break Diamante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Diamante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freibergs defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diamante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diamante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freibergs defends well.
Diamante trying to control the position.
Diamante looking for a sweep. Not yet Diamante, not yet. #T2#
Diamante wants to improve his position but instead Freibergs has moved into half guard.
Freibergs not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Diamante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Freibergs is tapping! Great win for Diamante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Diamante!
A relieved looking Pablo Diamante thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Canel.
Canel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Canel misses.
Canel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diamante is defended easily by Canel.
Canel digs a good body shot into Diamante's ribs.
Canel throws a leg kick but Diamante checks it.
Diamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canel throws a leg kick but Diamante sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canel lands a jab.
Diamante fails to land the takedown.
Canel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canel connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canel catches Diamante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Canel rushes Diamante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Canel lands a right hand.
Canel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamante backwards.
Diamante takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Canel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Canel.
A knee to the head by Canel.
Diamante wants to take the fight to the mat but Canel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Canel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamante blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canel. #BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Canel, which made it look bad.
Diamante looks winded!
Canel lands with a hook. Diamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamante's head backwards.
It looks like Canel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Canel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diamante.
Good work by Diamante as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Canel.#T2#
Diamante takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canel.
#CL#
Canel moves into the clinch.
Canel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamantes head.
Canel lands with a light punch inside.
Canel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diamante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Canel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canel gets through Diamante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diamante has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canel after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Canel manages to break the clinch.
Diamante misses with an uppercut.
Canel lunges at Diamante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diamante's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Canel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canel.
Diamante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diamante walks into a left hand.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Canel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diamante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Canel moves into range and clinches up with Diamante.
Canel stalling.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Canel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canel stalling the fight.
#BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Canel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canel.
Good exchange - Canel coming out on top.
Canel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Canel forces Diamante back against the cage and clinches.
Canel stalls.
Canel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canel lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Canel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamante is defending well for now.
Diamante tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canel thuds a left hand into Diamante's body.
Canel lands with a straight right. Diamante didn't see that one coming.
Diamante blocks a leg kick.
Canel stuffs the takedown attempt from Diamante. Diamante gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Canel.
Diamante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canel wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamante on the side of the head.#CL#
Canel clinches up with Diamante and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Canel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Canel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Canel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diamante takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maikel Canel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Canel closes the distance and clinches.
Diamante tries for a takedown but Canel manages to get underhooks.
Canel lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Canel clinches.
Canel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamante backwards.
Diamante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Canel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Canel moves into the clinch successfully.
Canel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diamante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Diamante is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Pablo Diamante's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canel lands a right hand. #T1#
Canel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Diamante is rocked!#BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diamante avoids the head kick by Canel.
Maikel Canel is winning the standup battle so far.
Canel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamante on the side of the head.
Canel dips to his left and cracks Diamante with an uppercut!
Diamante is still on wobbly legs! Can Canel finish him?
Good leg kick by Canel.
Diamante seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Canel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A fake to the body and Canel gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Diamante! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Diamante falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Maikel Canel!
A less than humble Maikel Canel 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon looks to land a combination but Diamante avoids it well.
Diamante fails to land the takedown.
Diamante slips a jab and a cross from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Diamante dives in for a single leg takedown but Abaddon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abaddon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abaddon tries to land a front kick but Diamante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abaddon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diamante closes the distance and clinches up with Abaddon, looking for a takedown. Diamante pushes Abaddon against the cage but Abaddon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Diamante looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abaddon!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Diamante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Diamante stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Abaddon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diamante. #T1#
Abaddon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abaddon!
Diamante is breathing heavily.
Abaddon misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Diamante shoots in and gets a takedown into Abaddon's guard.
Abaddon keeping full guard, as Diamante tries to pass. #SUB2#
Abaddon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abaddon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abaddon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abaddon is trying to keep Diamante in close.
#T2##SU#
Diamante decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abaddon misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon stuffs the takedown attempt from Diamante. Diamante gets slowly back to his feet.
Diamante dives in and grabs Abaddon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abaddon pushes down on Diamante's head and hops out.
Abaddon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diamante checks a leg kick.
Diamante moves out of range of the leg kick from Abaddon.#TD#
Diamante drives through with a takedown into Abaddon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Abaddon is looking for a triangle but Diamante pushes his legs off easily.
Diamante wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving. #SUB#
Diamante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diamante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Abaddon 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.
Diamante trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Diamante won't allow Abaddon to sweep him here.
Diamante controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Abaddon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diamante defends well.
Diamante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abaddon 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##SUB2#
Abaddon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abaddon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diamante is not content to let Abaddon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abaddon is thwarting Diamante's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diamante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diamante moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olog Abaddon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Abaddon. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abaddon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diamante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diamante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abaddon slaps away a takedown attempt from Diamante, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diamante has a takedown stuffed.
Diamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Abaddon sprawls well. He's pushed Diamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abaddon defends it nicely.
Diamante closes the distance and clinches up with Abaddon, looking for a takedown. Diamante pushes Abaddon against the cage but Abaddon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon throws a low kick, looking for Diamante's leg but Diamante calmly moves out of range.
Abaddon misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Diamante counters with a shoot takedown. Abaddon fights it but they end up in guard.
Abaddon trying to strike off his back.
Abaddon 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.
Diamante postures up.
#T1#
Abaddon is pulling down on Diamante's head. It's preventing any offense from Diamante, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Diamante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Abaddon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamante is aware though and is defending well.
Abaddon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Diamante keeping moving, preventing Abaddon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diamante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pablo Diamante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamante 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.#T2#
Diamante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abaddon's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Abaddon has his foot on Diamante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamante works his way back into a safe position though.
Abaddon looking to control.
Diamante wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving.
Abaddon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Abaddon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abaddon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diamante has picked Abaddon up and slammed him! Abaddon can't keep hold of the triangle and Diamante manages to pass to side control!
Abaddon is not content to let Diamante control the position. #T3#
Abaddon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diamante off and has taken his back!
Diamante trying to control the position but Abaddon manages to sink in the hooks.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abaddon.
#SUB2#
Abaddon working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diamante is doing well to defend. Abaddon seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diamante is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olog Abaddon! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Diamante with that takedown attempt.
Diamante loads up on a big right hand but Cuba slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Diamante. #TD#
Diamante drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cuba keeps Diamante under control for a moment.#SUB#
Diamante is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cuba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba stops Diamante from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cuba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cuba controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Cuba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diamante's best efforts.#SU#
Diamante decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pablo Diamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba's corner calls for a 1-2. Cuba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cuba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diamante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cuba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diamante.
Diamante misses the body punch
and Cuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diamante. Diamante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Cuba tests Diamante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuba lands the left hand.#CL2#
Cuba takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Cuba taking a breather.
Diamante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamante fails to land the takedown.
Diamante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cuba counters with a two punch combo.
Horace Cuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cuba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Diamante is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Diamante shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cuba has Diamante pressed against the cage.
Cuba continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diamante's defenses. #CUT2#Pablo Diamante's cut is getting worse.
Diamante is looking for a takedown.
Diamante takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Pablo Diamante's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Diamante in his tracks for a moment.
Diamante takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Pablo Diamante's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pablo Diamante's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horace Cuba!
Horace Cuba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamante manages to avoid it.
Diamante tries for a takedown but Ike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diamante wants to slow Ike down by chopping away at his legs.
Ike moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Diamante looking to score a takedown here. Ike is defending well but Diamante drives through and ends up in Ike's guard.
Diamante's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ike is tightening it up a little... Diamante has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diamante reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diamante taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roy Ike! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors blocks a leg kick.
Majors is looking for a counter combo.
Diamante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.#TD2#
Diamante shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diamante showed some decent athleticism there.
Majors is refusing to be controlled, as Diamante sits in half guard.
Diamante is stalling here. Majors is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diamante seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Majors has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Majors seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Majors working the strikes but Diamante uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Diamante pushes Majors off looking to stand but Majors dives back in and keeps control.
Diamante is trying to maintain the position but Majors is very close to passing his half guard.
Diamante holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Majors is thwarting Diamante's attempts to control the position.
Diamante gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamante wants to stand but Majors is controlling the position.
Diamante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Majors stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diamante throws up his legs and catches Majors in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Majors tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diamante! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Diamante! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Diamante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Agnarsson is trying to defend but Diamante finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diamante controlling the action here. #SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura but Agnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamante to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Agnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Agnarsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diamante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamante wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Agnarsson tries to get to full guard but Diamante has control of the leg.
Agnarsson moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Diamante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diamante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Agnarsson's guard. #SUB2#
Agnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Diamante performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diamante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agnarsson is just riding it out for now. Diamante eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Diamante wants to take a breather but Agnarsson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Agnarsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diamante in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Agnarsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diamante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Diamante! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamante throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joe.
Diamante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamante.
Diamante feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Diamante manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joe on his heels. He'll look to pass Joe's guard now, I'm sure.
Diamante won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Diamante forces his way into half guard.
Joe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Diamante is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Diamante! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Diamante drives through with a takedown into Sullivan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamante defends it easily.
Sullivan looks winded!
Diamante advances position into side control!#SUB#
Diamante has hold of Sullivan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sullivan seems comfortable defending it but Diamante has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sullivan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sullivan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diamante couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Diamante! |
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Event:
Kings 13: Rock vs McRay
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Medvedevs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Diamante misses.
Diamante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medvedevs shoots in but Diamante avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Diamante fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medvedevs sprawls well initially but Diamante persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Medvedevs is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medvedevs wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diamante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medvedevs is just riding it out for now. Diamante eventually gives up the hold.
Diamante content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Medvedevs is refusing to be controlled, as Diamante sits in half guard.
Medvedevs wants to get back to his feet.
Diamante wants to take a breather but Medvedevs is having none of it. #SUB#
Diamante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedevs sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Diamante is going to stand back up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Diamante is working for a submission of some sort.
Diamante trying to control the action but Medvedevs is working from the bottom.
Diamante wants to stand up but Medvedevs has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Diamante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medvedevs is just riding it out for now. Diamante eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medvedevs is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Medvedevs wants to control but Diamante is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diamante wants to stand up but Medvedevs has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Medvedevs. #TD#
Diamante closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medvedevs tries to kick Diamante off but Diamante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diamante is trying to control. Medvedevs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Medvedevs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diamante is on him like a limpet, forcing Medvedevs back against the cage.
Diamante is working for takedown but Medvedevs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diamante wants to take the fight to the mat but Medvedevs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medvedevs tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamante avoids the damage to the body.
Medvedevs gets underhooks to prevent Diamante's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Medvedevs is defending well.
Diamante is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Medvedevs breaks the clinch.
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!
Medvedevs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Medvedevs scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.#TD#
Diamante shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Medvedevs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedevs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diamante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diamante pushing down on Medvedevs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikita Medvedevs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Medvedevs.
Diamante misses with a hook. Medvedevs ducked under it nicely.
Diamante misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Diamante shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diamante tries to stand and escape but Medvedevs is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Medvedevs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamante pulls his head out easily.
Diamante tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Medvedevs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diamante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pablo Diamante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamante is looking to take a break and control but Medvedevs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Medvedevs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamante is working away from the top position though.
Medvedevs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Medvedevs trying to hold on to Diamante's head to control him but Diamante postures up.
Diamante performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diamante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medvedevs moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Diamante as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs wants to clinch but Diamante slips to the side#TD#
and Diamante counters with a single leg into guard. Medvedevs didn't expect that.
Diamante wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Medvedevs is trying to keep Diamante in close.
Diamante tries to free his leg and advance position but Medvedevs is retaining full guard.
Diamante advances to half guard.
Diamante controlling the pace.
Diamante stalling away here and it's allowed Medvedevs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Diamante prevents Medvedevs from getting back to his feet.
Diamante advances position into side control!
Medvedevs struggling a bit here.
Medvedevs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diamante is staying active.#SUB#
Diamante is trying to get an arm triangle but Medvedevs is defending well.
Medvedevs is not content to let Diamante control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Medvedevs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diamante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Diamante is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Medvedevs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamante tries to move to full mount but Medvedevs actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Diamante wants to work for an arm triangle but Medvedevs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diamante is trying to control. Medvedevs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamante controlling the pace.
Diamante is stalling here. Medvedevs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diamante seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Medvedevs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diamante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diamante is not content to let Medvedevs control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Diamante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diamante sprawls well. Diamante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medvedevs gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diamante.
Medvedevs dives in and grabs Diamante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamante pushes down on Medvedevs's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pablo Diamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Medvedevs.#TD#
Diamante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diamante lands in his opponent's guard.
Medvedevs is looking to stand back up but Diamante counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Medvedevs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Diamante wants to take a breather but Medvedevs is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Diamante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedevs sees it coming and defends easily.
Medvedevs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diamante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Diamante seems to be working for a kimura but Medvedevs defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medvedevs desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diamante slows the pace down in half guard.
Medvedevs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Diamante prevents Medvedevs from improving his position.#SUB#
Diamante is trying to work for a kimura but Medvedevs is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medvedevs defends it well.
Medvedevs is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Diamante is trying to control the action in half guard but Medvedevs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diamante keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pablo Diamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medvedevs lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medvedevs is defended easily by Diamante.#T4#
Diamante keeps the fight on the outside.
Medvedevs tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Diamante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diamante wants to take a breather but Medvedevs is having none of it.
It looks like Diamante is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Medvedevs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura but Medvedevs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamante to get the leverage.
Diamante is keen to just control but Medvedevs is a slippery customer.
Medvedevs wants to improve his position but Diamante is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Diamante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diamante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Diamante!
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Event:
Kings 5: Manner vs Rerorero
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diamante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maru is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diamante is controlling him well.#SUB#
Diamante is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maru is trying to escape and Diamante transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maru is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diamante! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Diamante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Farley takes the fight into the clinch.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Diamante.
Farley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farley tries a body shot but Diamante blocks it.
Farley swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamante can't get the takedown.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamante controls his hands.
Farley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Diamante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diamante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamante controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamante.
Farley throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamante.
Diamante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land. #T1#
Farley working aggressively here.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamante controls his hands.
Farley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Farley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farley working aggressively here.
Diamante drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diamante is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diamante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diamante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamante.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamante.
Diamante blocking some punches.
Farley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farley working aggressively here.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Diamante avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
Farley gets underhooks to prevent Diamante's takedown attempt.
Diamante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamante is defending well for now.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Diamante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diamante is trying to drag Farley to the mat but Farley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Diamante.
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Diamante.
A shot in the inside from Farley.
Farley tries to work over Diamante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diamante.
Diamante wants a takedown but no success here.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley gets underhooks to prevent Diamante's takedown attempt.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diamante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diamante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farley is defending well.
Diamante looks winded!
Farley tries to work over Diamante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farley throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamante.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diamante avoids it.#T4#
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Diamante.
Farley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farley working aggressively here.
Farley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farley swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Farley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farley is pressed up against the cage. Diamante has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farley down to the mat. Farley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Farley moves into the clinch.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diamante blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamante blocks an uppercut.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley misses with an elbow over the top.
Farley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diamante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Farley dominated that round.
That's time! Farley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Farley moves into range and clinches up with Diamante.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Diamante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farley stops a takedown attempt from Diamante.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Diamante.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diamante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamantes head.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamante is looking for a takedown.
Farley misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farley.
Farley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diamante blocking some punches.
#T1#
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley lands a nice uppercut.
Farley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farley swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diamante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Diamante can't get the takedown.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Farley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diamante is trying to drag Farley to the mat but Farley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diamante is breathing heavily.#T2#
Diamante is looking to take this one to the mat.
Farley tries a body shot but Diamante blocks it.
Diamante wants a takedown.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Farley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diamante blocks an uppercut.
Farley trying to land knees to the body.
Diamante is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Diamante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamante's elbow.
Diamante managing to block the knees to the body from Farley.
Farley misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Farley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamante controls his hands.
Diamante avoiding damage as Farley throws knees to the body.
Farley prevents the takedown attempt.
Farley tries to work over Diamante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley tries a body shot but Diamante blocks it.
Diamante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farley misses with some punches.
Farley misses with the head strike.
Farley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamante avoids the damage to the body.
Diamante avoids the elbow strike from Farley, against the cage.
Farley tries to work over Diamante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamante managing to block the knees to the body from Farley.
Diamante managing to block the knees to the body from Farley.
Farley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land. #T4#
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farley tries a body shot but Diamante blocks it.
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Farley as the two fighters clinch.
Farley looking to throw knees to the head but Diamante is blocking nicely.
Farley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diamante blocks a body shot from Farley.
Farley working aggressively here.
Farley throws an elbow but it misses.
Keith Farley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farley swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamante uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamante can do to turn this around?
Diamante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farley misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Farley 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##TD2#
Diamante feints and as Farley raises his hands in defense, Diamante changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diamante works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Diamante wants to work for an arm triangle but Farley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diamante trying to control from Farley's half guard. Farley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diamante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diamante has gone for a leg lock! Farley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diamante's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Farley postures up.
Diamante is looking to sweep but instead, Farley has passed into half guard.
Farley prevents Diamante from improving his position.
Farley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diamante is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Diamante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farley pulls his head out easily.
Diamante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamante tries to roll over but Farley keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diamante wants to sweep but Farley has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Diamante's face as Farley controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Diamante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Diamante tries to bench press Farley off him but Farley keeps the position.
Farley happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diamante looks for a takedown but Farley sprawls well.#CL#
Farley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diamante, pushing him back against the cage.
Keith Farley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diamante goes for a takedown attempt but Farley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Diamante gets tackled into the cage by Farley. Farley maintains the clinch. #T4#
Farley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Farley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamante avoids the damage to the body.
Diamante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Farley drives through and clinches with Diamante against the cage.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Farley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farley is defending well.
Pablo Diamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamante tries to land knees in the clinch but Farley avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Farley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farley 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Farley!
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