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Event:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Beast dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #T1#
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T2#
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Beast shoots and misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Beast was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast is breathing heavily.#T1#
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Beast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Nick Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Mountain Beast has been cut.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
#TD2#
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Beast landing with the ground and pound.
Beast lands a couple of elbows.
Beast is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beast with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Beast postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cruz covers up, he's hurt! Beast keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Beast and the ref steps in to end the fight! Beast can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mountain Beast!
Mountain Beast 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:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suico is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Suico circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suico as he jumps to the side.
Suico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Suico. That snapped Beast's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Mountain Beast has been cut.
Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Suico throws out a powerful jab.
Suico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beast has time to react.
Suico 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beast.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suico tries to avoid it but Beast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suico to the ground. Suico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Suico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast tries for a takedown but Suico circles away easily
and Suico counters with a nice uppercut.
Suico with a jab.
Suico stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Suico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Suico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beast is breathing heavily.#T1#
Suico throws out a powerful jab.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suico lands a jab to the head.
Beast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suico sizes up Beast with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mountain Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Beast is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Suico as Beast shoots in.
Suico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suico scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Beast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Suico wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Beast can't escape the position.
Beast trying to control the hands but Suico won't let him.
Beast breaks Suico's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Suico wants to stand and escape but Beast is having none of it.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suico wants to get back to his feet but Beast is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast prevents Suico from getting back to his feet.
Beast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Suico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast throws a big elbow that misses.
Beast works over Suico with some ground and pound from guard.
Suico is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beast lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Suico is rocked!
Beast gets to his feet and stands over Suico, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Suico felt that one! Beast unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Suico from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mountain Beast!
Mountain Beast tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Beast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Beast.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast is chipping away with strikes.
Beast 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.
Beast postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Beast.
Beast misses with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Beast is in control.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beast scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Beast working the body and head with strikes.
Beast lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Beast works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Beast lands a strong strike to the head of Rodriguez. That's dazed him! Beast looking to finish here. Rodriguez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Beast lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mountain Beast!
In his post fight interview, Mountain Beast started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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