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Event:
Nfld FN 21
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Lexington on that attempt.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Lexington avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Diaz has an Americana. Lexington 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 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hick Diaz!
An out of breath Hick Diaz 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:
Nfld live 8
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Frankies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Frankies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frankies as he jumps to the side.
Edgar Frankies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frankies defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Frankies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Frankies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking. #TD#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frankies to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frankies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Frankies defends it easily.
Diaz pulls Frankies in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Frankies trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankies throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz controls Frankies momentarily but Frankies frees himself.
Frankies cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Frankies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frankies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frankies scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Frankies from controlling successfully.
Frankies with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Frankies throws a big elbow that misses.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankies manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Frankies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frankies manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Frankies's guard.
Frankies is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Frankies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Diaz has hold of Frankies's hands but Frankies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frankies prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Frankies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Frankies is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frankies is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Frankies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Frankies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Frankies thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Frankies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frankies is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Diaz tries to roll over but Frankies keeps him under control.
Frankies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frankies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frankies scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Frankies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Frankies finish him?
Frankies trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Frankies is controlling well.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Frankies seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is controlling Frankies's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frankies passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Frankies dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frankies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz shoots in but Frankies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frankies tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Frankies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frankies asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Frankies advances to full mount.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies landing strikes from the mount and Diaz is in trouble!
Frankies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Frankies lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?#T1#
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Frankies raining down hammerfists from mount.
Diaz really wants to buck Frankies off and get back to his feet.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Frankies 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. Frankies eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz gets full guard.
Frankies works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Frankies stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frankies cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frankies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is not content to let Frankies control the position.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Frankies in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frankies misses with the ground and pound.
Frankies tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frankies is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Diaz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frankies is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oooh a big shot lands for Frankies! Diaz is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edgar Frankies!
Edgar Frankies thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld live 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and O Brien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz shoots and misses
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Brien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Brien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Are you kidding me?! O Brien ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Diaz clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus O Brien!
Our winner, Seamus O Brien, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld raw 1
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Diaz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nyambe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Diaz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nyambe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Diaz lets go of the hold and Nyambe can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
Hick Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 9 Dixon vs Tiger
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarlah lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlah, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlah wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Tarlah is defending well. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarlah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarlah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarlah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hick Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Tarlah rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarlah avoids the damage to the body.
Tarlah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Tarlah is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Tarlah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tarlah uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Tarlah defends easily.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz pulls Tarlah in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Tarlah in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlah from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Tarlah has passed into half guard.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Hick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Tarlah is controlling him
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarlah connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz controlling Tarlah's posture.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is pulling down on Tarlah's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Tarlah finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlah digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Diaz shoots in.
Hick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarlah lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah steps in with a hook that catches Diaz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tarlah follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diaz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Wick shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wick is looking to get back to is feet but Diaz passes into side control.
Wick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wick is defending well. #T1#
Wick wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wick, who protects the arm well.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz grinds an elbow into Wick's temple. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wick is defending well.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wick is defending well. #SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Wick wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.#SUB#
Diaz has hold of Wick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diaz cranks the arm and Wick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hick Diaz!
Hick Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Wick spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 5
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in but O Brien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but O Brien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but O Brien defends it.
Diaz thows a huge punch but O Brien dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but O Brien is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Brien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brien defending well though.
O Brien 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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Brien tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! #T2##SUB#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Diaz working for a choke but O Brien is defending well. #SUB#
O Brien fending off the submission attempt from Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Diaz wants to control but O Brien is keeping busy.#SUB#
Diaz has got his arm under O Brien's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! O Brien has spun round into Diaz's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Diaz seems keen to control O Brien's posture.#SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Brien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Brien tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #T4#
O Brien wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hick Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Brien scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Diaz badly! He tries to strike back but O Brien puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Diaz out cold! Oh man, Diaz will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seamus O Brien! |
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Event:
Nfld fight night 4
Date: May 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet here but Diaz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anderson's back.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke. #T2#
Anderson breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anderson won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Diaz seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Anderson tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it. #SU#
Anderson stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Anderson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
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!#TD2#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz is standing up over Anderson. Anderson looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
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 Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Diaz shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson with a nice cross.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson steps in with a hook that catches Diaz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Anderson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diaz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
An out of breath Brownie Anderson 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:
Nfld 13
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Figueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueira throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.#CL#
Diaz pushes Figueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Figueira is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Figueira after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Figueira tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position. #TD#
Diaz has picked Figueira up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Figueira defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Figueira defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Figueira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
A relieved looking Hick Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mauricio Figueira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meu oponente lutou bem essa noite,voltarei mais preparado na próxima luta e sairei vencedor'. |
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Event:
Nfld 11
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in but Holmstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Holmstrom finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Holmstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Holmstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Holmstrom back into the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Diaz is trying to trip Holmstrom. He has hold of a leg but Holmstrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz is standing up over Holmstrom. Holmstrom looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Holmstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control the action but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Holmstrom is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
A victorious Hick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kurosaki Hisoka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hisoka darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.#TD2#
Hisoka tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Hisoka
Hisoka wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hisoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hisoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hisoka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hisoka from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls Hisoka momentarily but Hisoka frees himself. #T1#
Hisoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hisoka forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hisoka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hisoka is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Hisoka wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Hisoka has control of the leg.
Diaz is looking to control Hisoka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Hisoka trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #T2#
Diaz wants to control but Hisoka is keeping busy.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hisoka seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hisoka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Hisoka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hisoka is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Hisoka 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 Hisoka. #T3##SUB2#
Hisoka is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Hisoka wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hisoka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is looking to control Hisoka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Hisoka seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hisoka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diaz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hisoka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurosaki Hisoka!
Kurosaki Hisoka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shiba - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shiba. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shiba.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Shiba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shiba thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Shiba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiba feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Shiba feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Shiba scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiba.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Shiba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shiba. Shiba obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Shiba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Shiba tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Shiba and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shiba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shiba throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Shiba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Shiba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Shiba is trying to improve his position.
Shiba isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shiba tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shiba!
Shiba working to try and regain half guard.
Shiba is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shiba is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
You can see that Diaz has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4#
Diaz trying to control but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
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.
More stalling from Diaz.
Shiba is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shiba is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shiba working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to work over Shiba's front leg with a kick but Shiba checks it. #CL#
Shiba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Shiba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Shiba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shiba wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Shiba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Shiba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Shiba connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Shiba.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A head kick misses from Shiba.
A solid body kick from Shiba. #T2#
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Diaz forces Shiba back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz is trying to drag Shiba to the mat but Shiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
#T3#
Shiba lands an elbow inside.
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Shiba is controlling him.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiba lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiharu Shiba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Shiba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shiba is defending well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #T4#
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiba lands an elbow inside.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shiba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Shiba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Nice elbow from Shiba. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shiba finish him?
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hick Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shiba.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiba leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Shiba rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Shiba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shiba lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Shiba lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
#T2##TD2#
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shiba can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. Shiba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Shiba managing to control the position.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Shiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Shiba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shiba is keeping the position for now.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Shiba is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Shiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiba is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shiba avoid being mounted?
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shiba is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba is looking to improve his position.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shiba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shiba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shiba trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Shiba and presses him up against the cage.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Hick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiba avoids it.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiharu Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shiba, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiharu Shiba!
After the fight, Chiharu Shiba 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 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Ginger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Ginger.#CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Ginger digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ginger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ginger lands a shot to the body.
Ginger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ginger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Ginger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
and Ginger counters with a huge left! Diaz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ginger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diaz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ginger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haitian Ginger!
An out of breath Haitian Ginger 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.#TD#
Baker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (0) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Baker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (5) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baker's best efforts.
Baker controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
#T1#
Diaz is not content to let Baker control the position.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Baker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Diaz tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.#T2#
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (8) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baker controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Baker controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Baker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Baker (11) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Baker avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baker.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Baker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baker'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.
Diaz tries to roll but Baker sticks to his back.
#T4#
Baker not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker'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.#SUB#
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baker's arms.
Baker trying to control.#T5#
Diaz is trying to break free.
Baker tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Baker won't let him. #SUB#
Baker looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Baker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Baker looking for the RNC.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Baker keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Baker trying to control.#SUB#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baker's arms.
Baker doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (11) vs (2) Diaz#SUB#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Diaz pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Baker gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Baker in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (13) vs (2) Diaz
Baker 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (13) vs (4) Diaz#T8#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baker is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Baker defends it. #T9#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Baker recovers full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Baker is not content to let Diaz control the position.#T10#
Baker tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Diaz prevents Baker from improving his position.
Baker keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Diaz is taking a breather. Baker 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.
Diaz is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Diaz not doing much here.
Baker trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Baker is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount. #T12#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz prevents Baker from improving his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Baker tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is stalling here. Baker 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 Baker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baker (17) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is not content to let Baker control the position.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Baker is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Baker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (17) vs (6) Diaz#T14#
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vitorio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Santos
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santos being controlled for a moment.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) Santos
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Santos#T2#
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Santos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #T3#
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Diaz pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Santos 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. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #T4#
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Santos passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Santos postures up.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to keep Santos in close.
#T5#
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Santos passes into half guard. #T6#
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Santos 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 regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7##SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #SUB2#
Santos 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. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz keeping hold of Santos's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Santos is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Santos from advancing position. #T9#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Santos 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 Santos.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB2#
Santos 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.
#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (12) vs (2) Santos
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.
Santos tries to break free.
I would not like to be Santos right now.
Santos tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Diaz controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Santos is in bad spot here.
Well,Diaz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Good control from Diaz.
Santos is really stuck here.
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Santos is trying to break free.
Diaz wants to control the position but Santos frees himself and scrambles - Diaz manages to regain control in side control.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Santos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (14) vs (2) Santos
Santos regains half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13##SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz stalling.
Santos is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Diaz is taking a breather. Santos 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.
Diaz is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Diaz is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hick Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Diaz has Crazyhorse up against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.#CL#
Diaz rushes Crazyhorse and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (4) vs (0) Crazyhorse
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Crazyhorse is defending well.
Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Crazyhorse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (2) Crazyhorse
Diaz controlling Crazyhorse's posture.
Crazyhorse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Diaz controlling Crazyhorse's posture.
Crazyhorse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crazyhorse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Crazyhorse controlling him for the moment.
Diaz seems keen to control Crazyhorse's posture.#T4#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Crazyhorse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crazyhorse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crazyhorse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz has his hands on Crazyhorse's head, controlling the position. #T5#
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.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz is trying to keep Crazyhorse in close.
Diaz has his hands on Crazyhorse's head, controlling the position.
Diaz continues to stall.#T6#
Crazyhorse preventing the sweep.
Diaz pulls Crazyhorse in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
More hug and hope from Diaz.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Crazyhorse is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crazyhorse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz controlling the position.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Crazyhorse controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Diaz pulls Crazyhorse in close to his closed guard and prevents Crazyhorse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Crazyhorse tries to pass.
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.#T10#
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crazyhorse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (2) Crazyhorse
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Crazyhorse.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Crazyhorse is trying to hold Diaz in close to prevent damage but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Crazyhorse wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Crazyhorse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Diaz controlling the pace.
Crazyhorse wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz controlling the action here.#T13##SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crazyhorse is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Crazyhorse trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling the pace. #T14#
Crazyhorse tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Crazyhorse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz is trying to control. Crazyhorse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Crazyhorse is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crazyhorse avoid being mounted?
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazyhorse controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Hick Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jorge Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dos Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Dos Santos pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving. #T4#
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Diaz pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dos Santos wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz controlling the action here.#SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diaz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos stops Diaz from passing to mount.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (5) vs (2) Dos Santos
Diaz trying to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T8#
Dos Santos passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Dos Santos 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. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Dos Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dos Santos controlling the pace.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.#T10#
Dos Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (5) Dos Santos
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz can't escape the position.
#T11#
Dos Santos controlling from mount.
Dos Santos tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz regains half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos controlling the action here.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dos Santos prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dos Santos 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 Dos Santos. #T12#
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T13#
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos forces his way into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Diaz wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Dos Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Dos Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Santos prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Dos Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dos Santos gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dos Santos wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Burtha vs Vedran
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Horton circles away easily
and Horton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense.
Horton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Horton to counter with a crisp jab.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.#TD2#
Horton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horton pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horton keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz wants to control but Horton is keeping him busy.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Horton is defending well.
Horton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Horton tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. #T3#
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Horton is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Horton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Horton and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Horton trying to remain calm as Diaz controls from the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horton wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Diaz trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horton struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hick Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Horton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Horton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Horton there.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horton counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Horton pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Horton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Horton.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
Horton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Horton.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Horton.
Horton lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Horton digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Horton holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Horton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horton is working Diaz over against the cage.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
Horton lands a body shot.
Horton scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
Horton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Horton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Horton slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Horton finish him?
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Horton.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Horton.
Nice body punch from Horton - that landed with a thud.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Horton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Horton.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Diaz pressed against the cage. Horton frees himself up and cracks Diaz with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Diaz crumples to the floor, out cold! Horton jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Horton! |
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Event:
BMF 13- Covington vs Takeda
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Chukwudu dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Chukwudu is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Chukwudu dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB#
Chukwudu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Chukwudu is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Chukwudu controlling from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Chukwudu stalls from top position.
Diaz wants to control but Chukwudu postures up.#T3#
Diaz holding on.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chukwudu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chukwudu preventing the sweep.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chukwudu tries to pass.
Chukwudu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Chukwudu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chukwudu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Chukwudu prevents Diaz from escaping the position.#SUB#
Chukwudu swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chukwudu's guard.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chukwudu trying to control the position.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chukwudu 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Chukwudu dominated that round.
That's time! Chukwudu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Chukwudu sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chukwudu tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Chukwudu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Chukwudu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chukwudu controls the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwudu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB#
Chukwudu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chukwudu but great work by Diaz.
Chukwudu is being controlled here.
Chukwudu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chukwudu prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwudu tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it. #T2#
Chukwudu is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwudu content to control rather than advance.
Chukwudu prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Chukwudu is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is not content to let Chukwudu control the position.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwudu.
Diaz trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Chukwudu but he's now mounted!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chukwudu is looking to escape.
Chukwudu regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chukwudu looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hick Diaz 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#
Chukwudu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
Happy Chukwudu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Chukwudu 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.
Chukwudu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chukwudu is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Chukwudu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Chukwudu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chukwudu is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Chukwudu is having none of it. #T3#
Diaz prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Diaz is thwarting Chukwudu's attempts to control the position.
Chukwudu wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diaz prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chukwudu won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Chukwudu is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Chukwudu is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Chukwudu defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hick Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Hick Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BMF 11- Alfonzo vs Cadena
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Mason leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position here.
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 Hick Diaz 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.#R2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Diaz pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason 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.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T1#
Mason moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason trying to control here.
Hick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hick Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason unloading with bombs!
Diaz wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
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.
Mason winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Walter Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Mason is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Mason winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mason there. #T4#
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hick Diaz!
A relieved looking Hick Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Horton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Horton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz stays in close to Horton's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Diaz just content to control the position.
Horton struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Horton is defending well.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Diaz trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horton lands the left hand.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Horton scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Horton is defending well.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Horton is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Horton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Horton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is not content to let Horton control the position.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Hick Diaz 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.#R2#
Horton scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Horton jabs at Diaz's body.
Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Horton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horton connects with a nice looking jab.
BOOM! Horton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diaz. Diaz tries to recover but Horton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diaz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Horton! |
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Event:
DFN 5
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz 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.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Shiba being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shiba looking to control.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
#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 is thwarting Shiba's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Shiba tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is thwarting Shiba's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiba is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shiba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Shiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shiba is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Shiba is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Diaz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shiba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Diaz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hick Diaz!
A victorious Hick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DFN 1: MW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is wriggling around but Mason manages to pass to half guard.
Diaz 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.#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz pushes Mason away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mason gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mason trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Mason cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Mason working away.
Mason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Mason working away.#T2#
Diaz tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mason working the head with strikes.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason working the ground and pound effectively.
Mason prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to control but Mason manages to pass to mount!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T4#
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Mason cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T5#
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.#T6#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason with the ground and pound from mount.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #T8#
Mason is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz not allowing Mason to control his hands.
Mason is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mason for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke.
Mason breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Mason is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Mason working away.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mason stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mason moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.#T2#
Mason trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Mason cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mason asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.#T3#
Mason working away.
Mason cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Mason scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Mason postures up.#T4#
Diaz tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Mason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Mason lands an elbow. #T5#
Diaz is pushing Mason's head away, looking to escape. Mason manages to hold on to the position though.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not content to let Mason control the position.
Diaz is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason working away.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walter Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Mason working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Diaz has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Mason working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Walter Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T9#
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to control but Mason passes into side.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
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! Mason is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
Hick Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BKFC - TEST FIGHTS 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Webb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Suzuki forces Webb back against the cage and clinches.
Suzuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webb scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Suzuki pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Suzuki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Webb rolls with it to try and escape but Suzuki cranks on the arm and Webb is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elias Suzuki! |
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