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Event:
Ash Presents: Tyson vs. White
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Kerru does it's job there.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kerru drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kerru connects with a couple of short punches.
Kerru postures up.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerru.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Kerru looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerru postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow. #SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kerru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerru's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kerru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kerru tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Kerru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kerru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kerru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kerru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
My spies in Clone's gym inform me that Kerru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Kerru works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kerru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kerru is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerru has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kerru drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Kerru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kerru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Kerru in his half guard.
Kerru working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Kerru is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kerru slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Kerru stalling.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerru working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kerru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kerru unloading with bombs!#T4#
Kerru lands a couple of good shots and Diaz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kerru landing with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerru scores with punches and elbows.
Kerru lands a shot to the head.
Kerru is landing with strikes. Diaz can't take much more of this.
Kerru is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Diaz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Diaz is covering up but some of the strikes from Kerru are getting through and doing damage.
Kerru scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kerru scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Diaz is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kerru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kerru shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kerru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Kerru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Kerru is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kerru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kerru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerru scoring with some ground and pound.
Kerru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerru lands a couple of digs.
Kerru trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerru lands a couple of elbows.
Kerru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kerru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kerru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kerru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kerru slips nicely into half guard.
Kerru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kerru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Kerru there.
Kerru slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Kerru stalling. #T2#
Kerru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marko Kerru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerru not doing much here.
Kerru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kerru prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Kerru.
Kerru controlling the action here.
Kerru scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Diaz is looking to control Kerru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Kerru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerru lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerru trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Kerru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kerru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Kerru winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kerru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to control but Kerru is keeping busy.
Kerru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kerru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kerru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kerru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kerru connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Kerru winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kerru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kerru scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kerru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kerru connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kerru in particular looking to stall.
Kerru drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Still in half guard, Kerru seems content to control.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Kerru has control of the leg.
Kerru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerru winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Kerru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kerru working the head and body with strikes.
Kerru working Diaz over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Nice strikes from Kerru there.
Kerru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Kerru there.
Kerru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerru lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diaz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kerru jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerru!
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'He was just the better fighter tonight but I'll come back better than ever to whoop his ass.'. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Vehemence
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yanbaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yanbaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Yanbaev moves into the clinch.
Yanbaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Yanbaev improves position.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yanbaev tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Yanbaev back against the cage.
Yanbaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz prevents Yanbaev from improving his position.#SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Yanbaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Yanbaev tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yanbaev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Yanbaev actively working from the bottom here.
Yanbaev tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yanbaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Yanbaev defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Yanbaev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yanbaev is looking to improve his position.
Yanbaev has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
Yanbaev is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Diaz is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yanbaev delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Yanbaev shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yanbaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Yanbaev closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Yanbaev tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
#TD2#
Yanbaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yanbaev 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. #T4#
Yanbaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yanbaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Yanbaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Yanbaev is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Yanbaev dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yanbaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yanbaev scores with a push kick.
Yanbaev misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Yanbaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Yanbaev breaks from the clinch.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves to clinch but Yanbaev breaks away
and Yanbaev counters with a leg kick.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yanbaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yanbaev scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanbaev misses with a head kick.
Yanbaev with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yanbaev jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Yanbaev scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Yanbaev - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.#T1#
Yanbaev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yanbaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Yanbaev tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yanbaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yanbaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Yanbaev shoots in.
Yanbaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yanbaev.
Yanbaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Yanbaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Yanbaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yanbaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanbaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Yanbaev lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Yanbaev darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Yanbaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T2#
Yanbaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yanbaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Yanbaev lands a nice elbow.
Yanbaev stalling the fight.
Yanbaev trying to land knees to the body.
Yanbaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yanbaev lands a shoulder strike.
Yanbaev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Nick Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yanbaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eldar Yanbaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yanbaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalling in the clinch from Yanbaev.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Yanbaev landing knees to the body.
Yanbaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Yanbaev misses with a body punch.
Yanbaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Yanbaev.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Yanbaev shows good takedown defense.
Eldar Yanbaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yanbaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Yanbaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Yanbaev is controlling well.
Yanbaev trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it. #T4#
Yanbaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yanbaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking to control Yanbaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Yanbaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yanbaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yanbaev shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz works over Yanbaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Yanbaev with a nice calf kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Yanbaev.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yanbaev scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Yanbaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yanbaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Yanbaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yanbaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Yanbaev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
The ground and pound from Yanbaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Yanbaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yanbaev slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Yanbaev is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Yanbaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Yanbaev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Yanbaev steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yanbaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eldar Yanbaev!
Nick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'He was just the better fighter tonight but I'll come back better than ever to whoop his ass.'. |
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Event:
Ash Presents: Tyson vs. Flint
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Carter.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz looks winded!
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Carter cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Diaz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Carter swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Diaz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Carter!
John Carter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'He was just the better fighter tonight, I'll come back better than ever.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Bankalaev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bankalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Bankalaev there.
Bankalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Bankalaev seems content to control.
Bankalaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bankalaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is staying active underneath Bankalaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bankalaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Bankalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bankalaev lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Bankalaev sits in half guard.
Bankalaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Bankalaev's head to control him but Bankalaev postures up.
#T2#
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bankalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bankalaev stalling.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bankalaev wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Bankalaev is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Bankalaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Bankalaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Bankalaev maintains control.
Bankalaev with the ground and pound from mount.
Bankalaev unloading with bombs!
Bankalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bankalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
Diaz taking shots to the head. #T4#
Bankalaev tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Bankalaev controlling the pace for now.
Bankalaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bankalaev controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Bankalaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Bankalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bankalaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Bankalaev raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Bankalaev's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bankalaev gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Bankalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz is looking to control Bankalaev's arms but Bankalaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Bankalaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bankalaev wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Bankalaev stalling.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Bankalaev not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bankalaev passes to side control.
Bankalaev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bankalaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Bankalaev has hold of Diaz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Diaz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bankalaev cranks the arm and Diaz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Diaz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magomed Bankalaev!
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'He was just the better fighter tonight, I'll come back better than ever.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Cox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Diaz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz looks winded!#TD#
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position. #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.
Cox is striking but Diaz is not phased and passes to half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Cox is defending well.
Cox tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cox throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cox trying to control from the bottom.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Cox wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz not doing much here.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cox defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Cox is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
Post fight, Nick Diaz stared into the camera and said 'Don't be scared homie.'. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Initiation
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cupido!#ES#
Cupido throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cupido shows good takedown defense.
Cupido throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cupido misses with a body kick.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Cupido and move into the clinch position.
Cupido takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cupido throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Cupido gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cupido.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Cupido circles away.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cupido sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shawn Cupido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Cupido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Cupido scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cupido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Cupido gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Cupido's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cupido's guard.
Diaz stops Cupido from getting back to his feet.
Cupido definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Diaz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cupido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cupido sprawls well. Cupido wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cupido lands a body shot.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Diaz tries to clinch but Cupido moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Cupido counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Cupido misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Cupido sprawls well.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Cupido tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Cupido slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Cupido on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cupido moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cupido avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cupido is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Cupido is avoiding it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cupido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Cupido tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cupido working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Cupido scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz tests Cupido's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cupido misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Cupido throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cupido avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cupido lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Cupido sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz shoots in but Cupido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz looks winded!#CL2#
Diaz has Cupido up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cupido's efforts to push away.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cupido backwards.
Cupido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Cupido dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's time! Cupido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz stalling the fight.
Cupido has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cupido wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Cupido turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cupido passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cupido knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cupido thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Cupido seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Diaz has recovered full guard.
Cupido is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Cupido wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cupido controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Cupido counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz. #T3#
Diaz trying to control here.
Cupido is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cupido.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Cupido has control of the leg.
Shawn Cupido overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cupido takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cupido misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Cupido misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cupido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Cupido was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cupido swivels and escapes.
Shawn Cupido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Shawn Cupido is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cupido but Cupido pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cupido is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cupido defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Cupido into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Cupido dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Cupido circles away easily
and Cupido counters with a two punch combo.
Cupido misses with a low kick.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Cupido bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cupido misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Diaz clinches. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Cupido lands with a good body shot.
Cupido misses with a two punch combination.
Cupido pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cupido will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Cupido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cupido is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cupido wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
#T1#
Cupido wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cupido tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cupido breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cupido shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cupido throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Cupido's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cupido duly obliges.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Cupido. #CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cupido to keep the fight standing.
Shawn Cupido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard. #SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cupido defends it easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Cupido sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cupido advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to hold on to Cupido's head to control him but Cupido postures up.
Diaz pushes Cupido off looking to stand but Cupido dives back in and keeps control.
Cupido slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Cupido controlling the action here. #T3#
Diaz won't allow Cupido to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cupido seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Cupido is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Cupido sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cupido defends it easily.
Cupido content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cupido is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cupido lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Cupido up against the cage in a clinch.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cupido is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz prevents Cupido from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Cupido showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cupido, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Cupido!
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'He was just the better fighter tonight, I'll come back better than ever.'. |
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