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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
As Johnson backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Johnson catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Johnson has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#T2#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Diaz backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T3#
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson clinches. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.#T4#
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Johnson rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight left. #T1#
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Diaz tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.#T2#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping right.#T3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Diaz misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Johnson swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#T2#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice shot by Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Diaz misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson thumps Diaz with a low kick.
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!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Diaz.
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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Falandas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Falandas is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falandas tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Falandas throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Diaz tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Falandas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Falandas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Falandas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Falandas.
#T1#
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Falandas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Falandas has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Falandas.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas lands with a left to the head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Diaz lands a left hand.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Falandas.
Falandas wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falandas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz thumps Falandas with a low kick.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falandas is out of range.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falandas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falandas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas connects with a single shot there.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Falandas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Falandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Falandas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falandas moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Falandas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Falandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas with the inside leg kick.
Diaz checks a low kick from Falandas.#T4#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.
Falandas throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falandas throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Jab from Diaz.
Falandas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Falandas moved away.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Falandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Falandas dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diaz throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Falandas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Falandas.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Falandas jumps back.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falandas looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Falandas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Falandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Falandas jabs at Diaz's body.#T1#
Diaz lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falandas.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falandas has time to react.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz clobbers Falandas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falandas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
A slow jab from Falandas misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#T2#
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Falandas pulls Diaz into guard.
Falandas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Falandas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Falandas is having none of it. #T3#
Falandas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas stops Diaz from standing up.
Falandas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Falandas dives into side control.
#SUB#
Falandas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Falandas has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz bucks up and tries to throw Falandas off but instead Falandas has got his back!
Diaz is trying to stand back up.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Falandas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Falandas.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falandas.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Falandas scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falandas momentarily.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Falandas moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Falandas.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Falandas moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Falandas scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Falandas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Falandas swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Falandas scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas slips under a jab from Diaz.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas 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.
Falandas misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falandas looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
Falandas lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Falandas misses with an uppercut.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Falandas.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Falandas off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Falandas finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falandas's head backwards.#T3#
Diaz is looking to chop away at Falandas's legs.
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.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Falandas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falandas defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
As Diaz tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Falandas.
Falandas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falandas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Falandas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Falandas backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Falandas scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Falandas lands with an overhand left.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Falandas strikes.
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Falandas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Falandas moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Falandas connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Falandas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Falandas steps away.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mertis Falandas.
I think Falandas 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Case fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Case 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.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Case wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Case's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Case swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Case blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Case's head back.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Case's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Case throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Case on the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Case fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz thumps Case with a low kick.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
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!
Case tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Case off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz with the inside leg kick.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Case swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz scores with a jab. Case acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Case checks a leg kick.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz catches Case with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Case with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Case blocks a jab.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Case has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Case slips a straight right by Diaz.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Case had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Diaz sizes up Case with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz is looking to slow Case down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Case walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Case is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Case takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Case. That did some damage!
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz slips a jab from Case.
Case motions for Diaz to come forward. Case throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Case swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Case lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Case's hands.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves out of range as Case strikes.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Case lands.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Case misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Case's head.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Case seems unphased.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Case. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Case misses with a straight right.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Case misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Case fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Case takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz cracks Case with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Case's head.
Case takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Case off balance momentarily.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Case throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Case looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Diaz is looking to slow Case down with leg kicks.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Case 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.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Case counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Case prevents Diaz from standing back up.
#T4#
Case looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Case is controlling him
Case passes the guard and advances to mount!
Case wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Case counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Case's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Case throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Case.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Case walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Case missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Case takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz is looking to slow Case down with leg kicks.
Case takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Case's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Case moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Diaz.
Case walks into a jab.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Case counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Case's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Case is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Case controls from within his opponent's guard.
Case won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. #T3#
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Case prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Case wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Diaz cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Case sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Case shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Case moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Case's ribs.
Diaz connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Case. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Case.
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz! |
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Event:
NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Adams has control.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams lands a body shot. #T1#
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Adams tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Adams.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
#T3#
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Adams is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Adams lands a body punch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A short right from Adams. #T4#
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Adams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
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 Steel Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
#CL#
Adams rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands a right hand.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Adams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Adams celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
An out of breath Steel Adams 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:
NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Esponosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esponosa lands in his opponent's guard.
Esponosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esponosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Esponosa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esponosa trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Esponosa prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Esponosa.
Esponosa moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Esponosa with an uppercut!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Esponosa is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Esponosa slips the punch.
Esponosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esponosa momentarily.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Esponosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Esponosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esponosa ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.#TD#
Esponosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Esponosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Esponosa fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Esponosa moved out of range.
Diaz throws a body punch but Esponosa moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esponosa under the eye.
Esponosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esponosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esponosa goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esponosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Esponosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esponosa.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Esponosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Esponosa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Esponosa is working for a kimura here but Diaz manages to reverse the position and he's now in Esponosa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Esponosa controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Esponosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Esponosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esponosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Esponosa moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Esponosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esponosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esponosa misses the jab.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Esponosa fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esponosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Esponosa blocks a jab.
Esponosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esponosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Esponosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Esponosa drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Well, if Esponosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ricardo Esponosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Diaz is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esponosa stalling.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Esponosa is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Esponosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esponosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Esponosa is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz catches Esponosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Esponosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Esponosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Esponosa is controlling him well.
Esponosa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz is pushing Esponosa's head away, looking to escape. Esponosa manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Esponosa stalls from top position.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Esponosa tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz pushes Esponosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Esponosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz prevents Esponosa from moving into mount.
Esponosa prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Esponosa staying calm.
Diaz is not content to let Esponosa control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz sizes up Esponosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Esponosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Esponosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz jabs Esponosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esponosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Diaz throws the left hand but Esponosa avoids the punch easily.
Esponosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Esponosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Esponosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Esponosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esponosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Esponosa is out of range.
Esponosa attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esponosa.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esponosa.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Esponosa's head back.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esponosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Esponosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esponosa controls the pace.#T2#
Diaz wants to stand up but Esponosa is controlling him.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponosa won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Esponosa is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Esponosa dives into side control.
#T3#
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Esponosa won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Esponosa tries to control but Diaz wriggling away. #SUB#
Esponosa working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Esponosa controlling from mount. #T4#
Esponosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Esponosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Esponosa wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Esponosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz!
Ricardo Esponosa spoke after the fight, saying 'We’ll get it next time '. |
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Event:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Blades.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Blades's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Blades takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Blades takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a right hand
letting Blades counter with a right hand.
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 leg kick but Blades sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blades went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Blades slips under a jab.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blades. #T1#
Blades closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blades on the side of the head.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blades checks it well.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blades thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Blades appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Blades moved out of range.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Blades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Blades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blades is out of range.
As Diaz looks to move away, Blades throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blades lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz wants to slow Blades down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Blades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blades checks a leg kick nicely.
Blades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blades.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Blades's front leg but catches the back leg as Blades tries to avoid it.
Blades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Blades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz jabs Blades right on the nose. Blades blinks but takes it well.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Blades moves away and avoids it.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Blades steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Blades's leg. Blades is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Diaz misses. #T3#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blades backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blades. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blades defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blades jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blades connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Blades.
Blades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz misses with a hook. Blades ducked under it nicely.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blades takes one to the chin there.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz moves out of range as Blades strikes.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Blades counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blades staying out of range there.
Diaz defending well as Blades loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Blades's head back.
Blades misses with a looping right.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Blades saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz throws a low kick but Blades avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Blades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Blades counters with a one-two to the body.
Blades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Blades thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blades moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blades slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blades tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Blades's head but Blades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Blades makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz moves out of range as Blades strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Blades lands an overhand right.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Blades moved out of range nicely.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Blades counters with a left to the body.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blades ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blades dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Blades does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diaz misses with a hook. Blades ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Blades checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blades misses with a hook.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blades manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blades on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blades fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Blades's ribs.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Blades throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blades doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz throws a right hand that Blades ducks under and follows up with a left that Blades also avoids with ease.
Blades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#T3#
Blades throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blades.
Blades throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Blades moved out of range nicely.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blades back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blades.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Blades misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Blades.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Blades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blades ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blades has time to react.
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!
Blades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Blades feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Blades avoids nicely.
Blades takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Blades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blades connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Blades throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Blades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blades drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blades staying out of range there.
Blades thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz is looking to slow Blades down with leg kicks.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blades.
Blades gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Blades.
Blades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Blades counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Blades's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blades.
A quick step to the side and Blades tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Blades's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Blades avoids it with no problem.
Blades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Blades looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Blades misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Blades.#T1#
A big left from Diaz misses.
Blades blocks a jab.
Blades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a jab when Blades was well out of range.
Blades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blades checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Blades blocks the low kick.
Blades throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Blades.
Blades moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Blades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Blades.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Blades avoids nicely.
Blades thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blades throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.#T2#
Blades ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blades on the side of the head.
Blades scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Blades takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Blades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Blades looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Blades sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Diaz jabs Blades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Blades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz misses with a hook. Blades ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Blades is just out of range.
Blades looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz takes a swing at Blades's ribcage but misses.
Blades misses with a few strikes there.
Blades catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blades.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Blades slips under a jab from Diaz.
Blades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blades throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Blades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Blades off the cage and back into range.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pablo Blades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Blades finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Blades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blades counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz! |
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Event:
NYF 32: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.#TD#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Santos's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Santos tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
It looks like Diaz is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Santos works to full guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Santos looking to control.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.#T3#
Diaz misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Santos drags him back down.#SUB#
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santos prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Santos scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz 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.#SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Santos won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Santos's guard. A big mistake from Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions 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 Michel Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T1#
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Santos shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Santos moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.#TD#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #T3#
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santos wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
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.
Santos wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to stand.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Diaz tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Santos scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Santos staying out of range there.
Diaz stalks Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santos's face. Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz tries to kick Santos off in order to stand up. Santos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is trying to buck Santos off.
Santos landing a few strikes. #T2#
Diaz gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Diaz is trying to buck Santos off.#T3#
Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Santos is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santos is controlling him well.#SUB#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Santos has hold of Diaz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diaz seems comfortable defending it but Santos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diaz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diaz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
A very excited looking Michel Santos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Rochester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Rochester misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to bum rush Rochester with a series of wild strikes but Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rochester tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rochester.
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rochester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Rochester drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Rochester.
Diaz moves out of range as Rochester strikes.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rochester's leg. Rochester is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Rochester had a free shot at his head there.
Rochester misses the jab.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Rochester steps away.#T1#
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rochester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rochester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rochester ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Rochester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Rochester's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rochester doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#TD#
Rochester gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rochester advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Rochester is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diaz! #SUB#
Rochester working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rochester controls his leg. #T4#
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Rochester wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Rochester manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rochester controls his leg.
Diaz prevents Rochester from improving his position.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Rochester is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rochester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Rochester scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is pushing Rochester's head away, looking to escape. Rochester manages to hold on to the position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Rochester tries to advance to mount but Diaz instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Rochester 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.
Rochester wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Rochester is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Rochester is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rochester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rochester.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Rochester is out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rochester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rochester. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Rochester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rochester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rochester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Rochester is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rochester.
Diaz throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Rochester moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rochester moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Rochester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rochester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rochester can pounce on him.
Diaz throws a jab when Rochester was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rochester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt.
Rochester is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rochester.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rochester. Rochester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rochester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rochester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Rochester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Rochester fails to land the takedown.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Rochester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Rochester defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Rochester works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.#TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Rochester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rochester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Rochester moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Rochester controlling the position.
Diaz 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Rochester 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 working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rochester asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to buck Rochester off.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz prevents Rochester from improving position.
Sage Rochester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to escape but Rochester is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Sage Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz! |
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Event:
NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diaz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.#T2#
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Diaz defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Good leg kick by Alvarez.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Diaz catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Diaz is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.#T2#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez lands a jab.#T3#
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage. #T4#
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz! |
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Event:
NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Martins misses.
Martins misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Martins clinches.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins lands a right hand. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Martins cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Martins connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.#T1#
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martins tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Martins is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz catches Martins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martins is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Martins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martins looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Martins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martins scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Martins's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Martins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Martins misses.
Martins throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Diaz thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Martins throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Martins wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Martins moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Martins avoids them all with ease.
Martins checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Martins.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses with a hook. Martins ducked under it nicely.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Martins rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz is pushing Martins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz looking to stall.
Martins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Martins throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.#CL#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Martins improves position.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martins.#CUT#That has opened up Julian Diaz's cut even more.
Diaz motions for Martins to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martins as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martins scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martins wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Martins off the cage and back into range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martins misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Martins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins checks a low kick from Diaz.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Diaz's defenses. #CL#
Martins gets a clinch. #T2#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martins throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a lunging right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Martins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Martins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 166
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hudak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hudak controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hudak is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Hudak controls from the top position.#T1#
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hudak 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.
Hudak misses with an uppercut.
Hudak looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hudak.#TD#
Hudak gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Hudak isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Hudak trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Hudak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Hudak lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hudak lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Hudak is controlling him
Diaz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hudak.
Diaz wants to stand but Hudak is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hudak dives into side control.
Hudak trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T4#
Diaz is pushing Hudak's head away, looking to escape. Hudak manages to hold on to the position though.
Hudak scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Hudak is in full control for now.
Hudak punishes Diaz with strikes from the back mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Hudak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hudak lands a slapping body shot.
Hudak staying out of range there.
Hudak lands a head shot.
Hudak throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz counters with a body kick.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a jab when Hudak was well out of range.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Hudak moved out of range nicely.
Diaz sizes up Hudak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Hudak misses.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hudak throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hudak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Hudak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hudak prevents Diaz from standing back up.
#T1#
Hudak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudak trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hudak controlling the action here.
Hudak 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.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Hudak is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hudak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hudaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hudak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Hudak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Hudak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Hudak throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudak.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Hudak moves out of range. #T3#
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Hudak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hudak scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Hudak closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diaz! Hudak dives in looking to finish! Diaz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Diaz. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit drops Diaz with a big left hand! Diaz is injured, injured bad! Sitsongrit jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 155
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Aladeen is out of range.
Aladeen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aladeen.
Aladeen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aladeen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aladeen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aladeen under the eye.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Aladeen moves away and avoids it.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Aladeen didn't see that one coming.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Aladeen's head back.
#ROC2#Aladeen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Diaz ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aladeen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julian Diaz! |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Sam.
Sam looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Sam slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Sam.
Diaz misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
Sam attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
As Sam backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
Sam avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Sam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Sam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#TD#
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Sam won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Sam has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Diaz taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
After the big win, Sambo Sam made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Chai. #T1#
A short right from Diaz.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Chai.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Chai.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chai duly obliges.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Chai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Chai prevents Diaz from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chai slows the pace down.
Chai wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz bucks up and tries to throw Chai off but instead Chai has got his back!#SUB2#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Chai is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai working for a choke but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diaz is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CC Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Chai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Diaz misses the jab.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#T3#
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CC Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Chai cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Chai cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Chai catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CC Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
CC Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Chai prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai 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. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chai prevents Diaz from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Chai rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Chai blocks it.
Julian Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
CC Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Julian Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julian Diaz.
I think Chai 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CC Chai!
CC Chai 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:
KOP MEGA
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Badney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badney throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Badney lands the left hand.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Badney throws an off balance right hand
and Badney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Badney wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz tests Badney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Badney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.#KD2#
Diaz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Badney sprawling to the canvas! Badney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diaz finish him?!
#ROC2#Badney is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Badney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz swings for the body but Badney moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Badney seems to have got his legs back now.
Badney scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Badney slips the punch.
Diaz slips under a jab.
A big left from Diaz misses. #T1#
A jab from Badney does it's job there.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Badney.
Badney missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Badney misses.
Badney looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Badney digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Badney dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Badney's head and hops out.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Badney throws a big shot that misses.
Badney misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Badney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badney misses with a few strikes there.
Badney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badney.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badney swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Badney throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Badney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badney throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Badney misses.
Badney looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Badney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Badney lands.
Diaz slips a jab from Badney.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Badney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badney cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Badney's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Levi Badney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Badney. Beautiful body shot.
Badney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Badney scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Badney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Badney throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badney. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Badney misses.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badney.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badney loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Badney throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Badney missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badney throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Diaz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Badney! Diaz lets Badney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badney misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badney throws out the jab.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Badney misses the target.#T4#
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Badney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badney.
A big right from Badney misses.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Badney.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Badney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badney throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Badney looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Badney ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Badney throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Badney avoids it with no problem.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badney.
Badney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Badney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badney staying out of range there.
Badney throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Badney moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Badney throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz slips a straight right by Badney.
Diaz misses the jab.
Badney scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Badney finds it's target.
Badney lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Badney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Badney misses with a hook.
Badney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badney fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz throws a jab when Badney was well out of range.
Badney throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a one two! Badney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Badney moved out of range nicely.
Badney avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Badney.
Badney throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Badney sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Badney throws a body shot but no joy.
Badney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badney missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badney looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Badney misses with a hook.
Badney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Badney misses the jab.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Badney misses.
A jab lands there for Badney.
Badney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Badney is out of range.
Badney lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badney.
Badney throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Badney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badney misses with a hook.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Badney.
Badney throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Badney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Badney throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Badney.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Badney!
#T3#
A shot to the body from Badney misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Badney should have avoided that one.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Badney.
Badney throws a big shot that misses.
Badney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badney misses with a double jab.
Badney walks into a left hand.
Badney throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws the left hand but Badney avoids the punch easily.
Badney misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badney thinking.
Badney throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Badney has time to react.
Badney staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz takes a swing at Badney's ribcage but misses.
Badney misses the jab.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Badney ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Badney.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Badney manages to step out the way in time.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Badney throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Badney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Badney's ribs.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badney's head backwards.
Badney looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Badney throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badney misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Diaz lands a big right hand that sends Badney crashing to the mat! Diaz stays standing though and waves Badney back to his feet!
Diaz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Badney! Diaz dives in looking to finish! Badney is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Diaz! |
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Event:
ABB1
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
One fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Madden to the ground. One is now in Madden's guard.
Madden trying to control the position.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
One tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Madden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
One is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Madden tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
One gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Madden.
One's corner is telling him to maintain position.
One is looking to pass into half guard but Madden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Madden is in guard.#REVR#
One controlling the position.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
One trying to stand up but can't free himself from Madden's guard.#T2#
Madden keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully. #SU2#
One stands up from Madden's guard - One perhaps looking for a knockout.
Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and One counters by clinching up. #BC2#
One's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
One shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than One was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madden being controlled for a moment.
Tyrann Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Test One is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Test One!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Test One!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Test One!
Test One wins by unanimous decision! |
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