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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Shalashaska moves into the clinch successfully.
Shalashaska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shalashaska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Shalashaska tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Shalashaska advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shalashaska prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.#T1#
Shalashaska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shalashaska is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard.
Shalashaska advances to half guard. #SUB#
Shalashaska is working for a submission of some sort.
Shalashaska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shalashaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Shalashaska wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass. #SUB#
Shalashaska drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Shalashaska off! Shalashaska jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Shalashaska stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Shalashaska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.#T4#
Shalashaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalashaska wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Shalashaska stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shalashaska tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Shalashaska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalashaska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shalashaska thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Shalashaska closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Shalashaska moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shalashaska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
Shalashaska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
#TD#
Shalashaska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shalashaska is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Shalashaska's guard.
Shalashaska trying to control the position.
#T1#
Shalashaska trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shalashaska striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems. #SUB#
Shalashaska 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.
Shalashaska looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska missing with punches from the bottom.
Diaz prevents Shalashaska from improving his position.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shalashaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Shalashaska is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shalashaska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Adam Shalashaska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shalashaska tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T3#
Shalashaska tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Diaz is taking a breather. Shalashaska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
Shalashaska striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
Shalashaska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Shalashaska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Shalashaska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shalashaska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shalashaska advances to full mount. #T4#
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shalashaska to get the leverage.
Shalashaska tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Shalashaska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska fails to advance to Diaz's back.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Shalashaska rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shalashaska has been working on his balance at Tez’s Stand N Bang !, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diaz.
Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska blocks a body shot from Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #TD#
Shalashaska wants the takedown. Diaz is fighting it off but Shalashaska persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diaz's guard against the cage.
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Shalashaska trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Shalashaska defends easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shalashaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Nolan Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Shalashaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Shalashaska closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Shalashaska tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
Shalashaska controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shalashaska passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalashaska is controlling the pace.
Diaz won't allow Shalashaska to pass to mount. #T3#
Shalashaska is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska'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.
Shalashaska continues to stall.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shalashaska content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Shalashaska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Shalashaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shalashaska, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control.
Acemoglu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Acemoglu landing strikes.
Acemoglu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu working the body and head with strikes.
Acemoglu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Acemoglu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz prevents Acemoglu from moving into mount. #T1#
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acemoglu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz regains half guard.
Acemoglu working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acemoglu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Acemoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
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. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu working Diaz over with strikes. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has hold of Acemoglu's hands but Acemoglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Acemoglu wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Acemoglu jumps into side control!
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acemoglu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound from side control.
Acemoglu cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Acemoglu grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is not content to let Acemoglu control the position.
Acemoglu is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acemoglu moves away.
Acemoglu misses with a body punch
and Acemoglu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acemoglu misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Acemoglu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Acemoglu 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.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T1#
Acemoglu is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acemoglu is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Acemoglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acemoglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Acemoglu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
Acemoglu works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acemoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Acemoglu is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Acemoglu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.#T4#
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.#SUB#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acemoglus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Acemoglu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu staying calm.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz tries to bench press Acemoglu off him but Acemoglu keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
#T1#
Acemoglu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Diaz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Acemoglu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu! |
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Event:
Highland 47
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Job waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Job throws out the jab.
Diaz works Job's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Job down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Job back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Job is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Job seems to have got his legs back now.
Job looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Job has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Job there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Diaz drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Job leaves his chin hanging out and Diaz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Job crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz!
A less than humble Nolan Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Calderwood 's ribs.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calderwood has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Tam Calderwood has been cut.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz stuns Calderwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Calderwood moves into the clinch.
Calderwood tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderwood smiles and moves away.
Diaz stuns Calderwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Calderwood gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calderwood wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Calderwood postures up. #T1#
Calderwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Calderwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calderwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calderwood 's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Calderwood 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 Calderwood .
Calderwood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood 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. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calderwood 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. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Diaz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Calderwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calderwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Calderwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Calderwood trying to work for an americana but Diaz has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully.
Calderwood wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Calderwood trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Calderwood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Diaz's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tam Calderwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tam Calderwood 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calderwood goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.#TD#
Calderwood 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.
Diaz trying to control but Calderwood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Calderwood isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Calderwood on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Diaz wants to control but Calderwood is keeping him busy.
Calderwood is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood stops Diaz from passing to mount. #T1#
Calderwood is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calderwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderwood is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood gets back to half guard.
Calderwood has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz tries to control but Calderwood wriggling away.
Calderwood regains half guard.
Calderwood wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Calderwood actively working from the bottom here.
Calderwood is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calderwood is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderwood looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diaz passes into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Calderwood to take his back!
Calderwood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Calderwood .
Calderwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calderwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tam Calderwood 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Calderwood get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Calderwood stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Diaz runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz!
After the fight, Nolan Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalashaska tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shalashaska tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Shalashaska is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Shalashaska moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Shalashaska holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Shalashaska tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard.
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!#SUB#
Shalashaska thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shalashaska postures up.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalashaska advances position into side control!#SUB#
Shalashaska 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 - Shalashaska 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Jammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Dirk Jammer has been cut.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jammer moves away.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Jammer's belly button to the back.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Jammer with an uppercut!
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jammer's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jammer avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Jammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Jammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Jammer is rocked!
Diaz Throws a clean left jab. Diaz Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Jammer's chin! Jammer crumbles to the ground and Diaz follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nolan Diaz!
A very excited looking Nolan Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Puzhan seems unphased.
Diaz throws a hook but Puzhan blocks it.
Puzhan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puzhan.
Diaz lands a jab to Puzhan's midsection.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzhan.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puzhan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puzhan tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Puzhan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puzhan postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow. #SUB#
Puzhan throws a sloppy strike and Diaz has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Puzhan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nolan Diaz!
After the fight, Nolan Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Pistol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Ekoa Pistol has been cut.
Pistol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pistol drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pistol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Pistol is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Pistol's head.
Pistol is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Pistol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pistol looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz fakes the body blow, causing Pistol to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pistol goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz! |
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