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Event:
VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Paschal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Paschal getting side control.
Paschal is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paschal seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Paschal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Paschal is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Paschal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Penrose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Penrose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penrose circles away.#KD2#
Penrose lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Penrose takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Perry Diaz has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Penrose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penrose throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Penrose.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Penrose counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Diaz is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Penrose!
A relieved looking Roger Penrose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 85 Isle vs Fistle
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Gigolo slips under a jab.
Gigolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Gigolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gigolo continues to drive forward.#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Gigolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gigolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gigolo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gigolo trying to control the position.
Diaz won't allow Gigolo to get back to his feet.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gigolo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Diaz trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gigolo throws up his legs and catches Diaz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Diaz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gigolo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bam Bam Gigolo! |
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Event:
VFC 75 Blancho vs Isle
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a push kick but Horn slaps the foot to one side.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horn throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Horn didn't expect that.
Horn is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Horn dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Horn pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Horn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Horn trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horn has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Horn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Horn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz prevents Horn from getting the reversal.#T3#
Horn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.
Diaz looking to finish with strikes here!
Diaz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Diaz cracks Horn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Horn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Horn blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Diaz throws some wild stikes that Horn manages to avoid easily.
Horn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Horn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar but Horn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Horn. #SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horn uses it to pass to side control.
Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horn can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Horn is defending the strikes.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Horn is defending the strikes.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Horn is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Horn is defending the strikes.
Horn is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Horn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Diaz cracks Horn with a big elbow.
Horn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Horn is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Horn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Horn.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diaz tries to roll over but Horn keeps him under control.#T2#
Horn wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Horn pushes his legs off easily.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Horn looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Horn has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Horn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Horn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horn throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horn sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Diaz feints and as Horn raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
Horn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perry Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz postures up in Horn's guard and throws a big left but Horn blocks it.
Horn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Horn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jonathan Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Horn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horn's head.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Horn trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horn is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Horn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Horn dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Horn escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Horn is tapping! Great win for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Perry Diaz!
An out of breath Perry Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jonathan Horn spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe I lost to that bum. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Montgomery tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Diaz has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
Montgomery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Diaz wants to control but Montgomery is keeping him busy.
Montgomery is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Montgomery defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Montgomery uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Montgomery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is nestled in close to Montgomery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Montgomery is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Perry Diaz!
After winning the bout, Perry Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanov is trying is best to control the position here.
Ivanov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Ivanov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanov defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanov defending well though.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Diaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T3#
Diaz thows a huge punch but Ivanov dodges it nicely.
Ivanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Diaz has eaten all the pies!
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ivanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Perry Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Ivanov gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Ivanov stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ivanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ivanov is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ivanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ivanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perry Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Perry Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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