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Event:
DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Voss there.#TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Voss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Voss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Voss trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Voss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voss has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Voss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voss. #T1#
Voss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Voss chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to strike off his back.
Voss chips away with some ground and pound.
Voss wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Voss is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Voss in close.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voss is one step ahead there.
Voss stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Voss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Rich Voss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Voss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Voss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Voss connects with a looping right hand.
Voss lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Voss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is pressing down on Voss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Voss works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Voss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voss.
Voss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Voss working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voss distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Voss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Voss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Voss getting side control.
Voss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voss controlling the action here.
Diaz tries to roll over but Voss keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
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. Voss connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Voss 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.#T1#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Voss is controlling well.
#SUB#
Voss wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voss lands with a punch from half guard.
Voss trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Voss is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Voss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Diaz is in trouble now - Voss has advanced to mount!
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Voss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Voss wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position. #T3#
Voss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Voss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Voss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voss.
Diaz has hold of Voss's hands but Voss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Voss controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz is looking to get back to full guard here but Voss has managed to pass to side control instead.
Voss is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voss tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
Voss cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Voss dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz with a nice cross.
Voss throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voss shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Voss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Voss gets the takedown into side control.
Voss taking a breather here.
Voss working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Voss working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Voss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Voss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Voss trying to control but Diaz is having none of it. #T2#
Voss lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Voss lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Voss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Voss controlling his opponent.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Voss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Voss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
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. Voss connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz is not content to let Voss control the position.#SUB#
Voss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Voss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Rich Voss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voss lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Voss scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Voss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voss works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voss is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Voss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Voss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Voss is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Newton Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Voss is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Voss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voss, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Voss!
Rich Voss thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
John cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can John finish him?
#ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Newton Diaz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! John comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Diaz falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Diaz was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John! |
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Event:
BLAZE 32 - NICOLETTA VS JANA
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Leblond thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Leblond with the inside leg kick.
Leblond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leblond tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Leblond lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Leblond throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Leblond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Leblond getting side control.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Leblond prevents Diaz from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Leblond is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Leblond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Leblond eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Leblond trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard.
Leblond stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Leblond is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Leblond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leblond has Diaz in his guard.#REVR#
Leblond looking for a sweep. Not yet Leblond, not yet. #T2#
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leblond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#SUB2#
Leblond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz won't allow Leblond to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Leblond has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is really struggling to control Leblond but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblond is keeping the position for now.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leblond's guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.
Leblond tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Leblond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Diaz wants to control but Leblond is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leblond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Leblond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Leblond counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Leblond is looking to pass into half guard but Diaz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diaz is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leblond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Leblond's legs - danger averted.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leblond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Leblond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leblond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leblond works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leblond lands a nice short elbow.
Leblond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leblond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Leblond connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leblond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Leblond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Leblond landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Leblond slips an elbow through the middle.
Leblond landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leblond working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dany Leblond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leblond with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Leblond postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leblond, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Leblond 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#
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Leblond trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Leblond has control of the leg.
Leblond slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Leblond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Leblond seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Leblond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leblond scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leblond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Leblond is out of range.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leblond.
Leblond throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it. #T1#
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Leblond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblond scores with a nice body kick.
Dany Leblond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leblond scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leblond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leblond keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leblond throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leblond tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#T2#
Leblond works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Leblond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!#SUB2#
Leblond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leblond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dany Leblond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Leblond pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblond managing to control the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Leblond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leblond's head.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblond is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leblond pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leblond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leblond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leblond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leblond controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leblond has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Dany Leblond!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Dany Leblond!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Dany Leblond!
Dany Leblond wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Dany Leblond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Trejo misses.
Trejo scores with a nice strike.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Trejo circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Trejo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trejo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Trejo lands with a right hand.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trejo as he jumps to the side.
We've been told by Trejo's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz slips a straight right by Trejo.
The fighters circling - Trejo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Trejo moved out of range.
Trejo throws a big shot that misses.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trejo.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trejo. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trejo manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Trejo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trejo keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Trejo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trejo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trejo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Diaz trying to control but Trejo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trejo lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trejo defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Trejo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz walks into a jab.#CL2#
Diaz clinches.
Trejo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trejo works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz looks winded!
Trejo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trejo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trejo lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Trejo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trejo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trejo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Diaz.
A body shot lands from Trejo.
Trejo lands a nice shot to the body.
Trejo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trejo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trejo lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Trejo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Trejo.
Trejo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Trejo lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Trejo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trejo lands an uppercut.
A short right from Trejo on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trejo scores with a hook to the body.
Trejo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Trejo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
A right handed body shot lands from Trejo.
Trejo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trejo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Trejo.
Trejo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trejo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trejo cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Trejo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trejo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trejo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Trejo finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Trejo.
Trejo pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trejo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Trejo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danny Trejo is winning the standup battle so far.
Trejo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trejo cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Trejo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trejo is stalking Diaz. Diaz circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Trejo, and it's lights out! Diaz really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Trejo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Trejo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bertarelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Bertarelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz prevents Bertarelli from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bertarelli can't escape the position.
Diaz looking to control but Bertarelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bertarelli can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz looking to control but Bertarelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bertarelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bertarelli to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bertarelli shrugs it off. #SUB#
Diaz working for a submission but Bertarelli is keeping him at bay.
Bertarelli is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz tries to control but Bertarelli wriggling away. #T2##SUB#
Diaz has control of Bertarelli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bertarelli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bertarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertarelli is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Diaz has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bertarelli is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Newton Diaz!
After the big win, Newton Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
The Sprawl misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from The Sprawl misses.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from The Sprawl lands but Diaz takes it in his stride. #TD#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into The Sprawl's guard.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz wants to control from the top but The Sprawl keeps moving.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Sprawl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz passes to full mount! #T1#
Diaz tries to control but The Sprawl wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Sprawl's face.
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but The Sprawl is holding on tight.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Sprawl wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz content just to control the position here. #T2#
Diaz wants to control the pace but The Sprawl is squirming around nicely.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Sprawl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diaz trying to control but The Sprawl is having none of it. #SUB#
Diaz has control of The Sprawl's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Sprawl regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
The Sprawl's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Sprawl's face.
The Sprawl 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.
Diaz working The Sprawl over with strikes here.
Diaz controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Sprawl has worked his arm free - good work by The Sprawl!
Diaz trying to control the action but The Sprawl is working from the bottom. #T4#
The Sprawl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz slows the pace down.
The Sprawl is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diaz has an Americana. The Sprawl didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diaz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diaz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Newton Diaz!
After the big win, Newton Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 13 - RIDER VS ALLU
Date: Feb 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcbasketball.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Mcbasketball has passed into mount! Damn!
Mcbasketball prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Mcbasketball is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcbasketball avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcbasketball has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in EFC Gym inform me that Mcbasketball has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
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. Mcbasketball connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Mcbasketball missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to control Mcbasketball's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Mcbasketball has control of the leg. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcbasketball winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcbasketball frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mcbasketball gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcbasketball scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz wants to hold on but Mcbasketball pushes him away.#T3#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Mcbasketball isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Mcbasketball has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcbasketball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Mcbasketball smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mcbasketball scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Mcbasketball unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Mcbasketball's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cranjis Mcbasketball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mcbasketball with a hook.#TD#
Mcbasketball gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Mcbasketball can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcbasketball is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz is pressing down on Mcbasketball's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcbasketball is holding on for now. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcbasketball defends it well. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Mcbasketball is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcbasketball is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcbasketball wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mcbasketball is not content to let Diaz control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcbasketball knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Diaz is stalling here. Mcbasketball is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcbasketball has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T4#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcbasketball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cranjis Mcbasketball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcbasketball enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcbasketball manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcbasketball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcbasketball is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Diaz cracks Mcbasketball with a solid left hand.
Diaz trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pushing down on Mcbasketball's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Diaz 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! Mcbasketball is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Newton Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Newton Diaz made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BLAZE 9 - THE HUN VS RIDER
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Thompson Iv jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Thompson Iv around his waist. Thompson Iv gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz prevents Thompson Iv from improving his position.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thompson Iv could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diaz has cracked it and Thompson Iv is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Newton Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Newton Diaz thanked MKFC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BLAZE 5 - INFERNO
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Kuba Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.#CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Dog misses with the head strike.
Dog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Diaz is trying to trip Dog. He has hold of a leg but Dog is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Dog has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz stays in close to Dog's body and controls the position.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dog for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Diaz.
Newton Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dog to the ground. Diaz is now in Dog's guard.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz stays in close to Dog's body and controls the position.
Diaz pushing down on Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Dog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Diaz continues to stall.#T4#
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dog cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Dog.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #CL#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Newton Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
#TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Diaz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dog looks calm but he's in trouble here. Diaz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dog is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Diaz lets go of the hold and Dog can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Newton Diaz! |
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Event:
BLAZE 3 - IGNITE
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Dzwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dzwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzwon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Dzwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dzwon to the mat! Dzwon manages to get full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Dzwon is working from the bottom.
Dzwon striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dzwon keeps moving. #T1#
Dzwon is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz prevents Dzwon from getting back to his feet.
Dzwon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dzwon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Dzwon postures up.
#SUB#
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dzwon frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Dzwon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Newton Diaz! |
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