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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcgeragor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgeragor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shields counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Shields.#TD#
Mcgeragor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shields to the mat! Shields manages to get full guard.
Mcgeragor really is a fat lump.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgeragor controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgeragor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SU#
Mcgeragor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!
Shields works over Mcgeragor's head and body with a nice combination.
Mcgeragor throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shields counter with a right hand.
Mcgeragor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgeragor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgeragor somewhat.
A head kick misses from Mcgeragor.
Shields bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Shields cracks Mcgeragor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcgeragor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgeragor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohit Mcgeragor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgeragor tries to clinch up
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Shields.
Mcgeragor tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgeragor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgeragor is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ray Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgeragor feinted with a counter takedown.
Mcgeragor walks into a stiff left hand from Shields.
Shields has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Mcgeragor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mcgeragor is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcgeragor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Mcgeragor is thwarting Shields's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Mcgeragor decides to stand up.
Mcgeragor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Mcgeragor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgeragor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mcgeragor gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mcgeragor tries for a kimura but Shields is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face as Mcgeragor controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mcgeragor decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Mcgeragor tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Mcgeragor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcgeragor shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgeragor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgeragor's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgeragor.
Rohit Mcgeragor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields avoids the head kick by Mcgeragor.
Mcgeragor needs to keep his hands up - Shields had a free shot at his head there.
Shields connects with a nice looking jab.
Shields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgeragor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohit Mcgeragor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shields lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shields scores with the left hand. Mcgeragor knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shields scores with a nice strike.
Shields closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mcgeragor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shields lands a jab to Mcgeragor's midsection.
Shields feints a jab promting Mcgeragor to slip. Shields then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcgeragor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shields thuds a left hand into Mcgeragor's body.
Mcgeragor with a poor takedown
and Mcgeragor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Shields scores with a body shot.
Mcgeragor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shields scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcgeragor should have avoided that one.
Shields lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcgeragor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Shields.
Mcgeragor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcgeragor shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgeragor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shields looks to land a combination. Mcgeragor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Shields.
Mcgeragor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shields might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shields lands an overhand right.
Shields lands a two punch combo.
Mcgeragor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shields is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcgeragor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shields has knocked Mcgeragor down with a huge combo! Shields steps away and waves a wobbly Mcgeragor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Mcgeragor is rocked!
Shields connects with a right that clearly hurt Mcgeragor. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Shields proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mcgeragor collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Shields!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Singh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccall wants to get back to his feet.
Singh is controlling the pace.
Singh prevents Mccall from improving his position.
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mccall is looking to escape.
Singh wants to take a breather but Mccall is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh controlling the action here.
Singh winds up and cracks Mccall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Singh gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Singh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mccall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Mccall tries to control but Singh manages to take his back.
Mccall is trying to get back to his feet but Singh has full control of the position and if anything, Mccall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Singh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mccall knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mccall for a finish.
Mccall is trying to stand back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Singh has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Singh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mccall defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mccall trying to control the hands but Singh won't let him. #T2#
Singh biding his time, controlling Mccall.
Mccall is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Singh throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mccall just trying to survive but Singh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mccall wants to get back to his feet.
Singh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mccall. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mccall tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Singh is riding his opponent, not letting Mccall buck him off.
Mccall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mccall is trying to get back to his feet but Singh has full control of the position and if anything, Mccall has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Singh looking for the RNC.
Good control from Singh.
Mccall just trying to survive but Singh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Singh is persistently looking for the submission but Mccall is defending it well.
#T4#
Mccall trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Singh is looking for the choke from the back position but Mccall is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Singh is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mccall is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vijender Singh!
A relieved looking Vijender Singh 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Batistaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarvis really is a fat lump.
Jarvis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batistaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Batistaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis blocks a head kick by Batistaa.
Jarvis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batistaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Batistaa tries for a takedown but Jarvis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jarvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Batistaa circles away.
#TD2#
Batistaa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jarvis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jarvis is pressing down on Batistaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarvis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Jarvis has his foot on Batistaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batistaa works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Jarvis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batistaa is one step ahead there.
Jarvis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Jarvis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Batistaa uses it to pass to side control.
Jarvis sneaks back into half guard.
Batistaa lands strikes from half guard.
Batistaa controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Batistaa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jarvis tries to get to full guard but Batistaa has control of the leg. #T2#
Batistaa stalling. #SUB2#
Batistaa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batistaa is looking to take a break and control but Jarvis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batistaa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Batistaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jarvis is pressing down on Batistaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batistaa stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis striking off his back but it's not causing Batistaa any problems. #SUB#
Jarvis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batistaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Jarvis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batistaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batistaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarvis is breathing heavily.
Jarvis keeping full guard, as Batistaa tries to pass.
Batistaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Batistaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Batistaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Batistaa trying to control but Jarvis is working from the bottom.
Batistaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jarvis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jarvis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Batistaa from controlling successfully.
Batistaa stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Batistaa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Batistaa clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batistaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jarvis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jarvis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batistaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvis tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Jarvis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batistaa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batistaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarvis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batistaa stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Batistaa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jarvis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Batistaa from controlling successfully.
Batistaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batistaa preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarvis is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Batistaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarvis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarvis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarvis preventing the sweep.
Jarvis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batistaa's guard.
Batistaa has his hands on Jarvis's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Batistaa working for a triangle but Jarvis defends it easily.
#ES2#
Batistaa kicks Jarvis off and gets to his feet.
Batistaa lands an overhand right.
Batistaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarvis as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Jarvis clinches. #T3##BC2#
Batistaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarvis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarvis stops a takedown attempt from Batistaa.
Jarvis is trying to break the clinch but Batistaa has him pressed against the cage.
Batistaa jumps guard but Jarvis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oswaldo Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batistaa.
Jarvis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batistaa is defending well.#TD2#
Batistaa pulls guard effortlessly.
Jarvis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batistaa is proving hard to escape from.
Batistaa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batistaa is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Batistaa stays in close to Jarvis's body and controls the position.
Jarvis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batistaa works over Jarvis with some ground and pound from guard.
Jarvis working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jarvis is looking for a triangle here but Batistaa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batistaa trying to control the action but Jarvis is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarvis tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batistaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Batistaa darts in and clinches Jarvis up against the cage.#BC2#
Batistaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis blocks a head kick by Batistaa.
Batistaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batistaa shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense.
Jarvis throws a counter high kick but Batistaa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jarvis connects with a single shot there.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Batistaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jarvis tries to keep at a distance but Batistaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jarvis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batistaa has him pressed against the cage.
Batistaa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oswaldo Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batistaa.
Jarvis trying to control the position but instead, Batistaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jarvis into the cage.#T1#
Jarvis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Batistaa pulls guard.
Jarvis tries to stand but Batistaa is controlling from the bottom.
Jarvis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batistaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batistaa holds on and takes a little breather.
Batistaa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #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.#SUB2#
Batistaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jarvis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jarvis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Batistaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jarvis postures up and lands a big shot to Batistaa's brow.
Batistaa working a defensive guard but Jarvis passes into half guard.
Jarvis trying to control from Batistaa's half guard. Batistaa has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Jarvis stands up and waves to Batistaa to follow him.
Batistaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batistaa closes the distance and clinches up with Jarvis, looking for a takedown. Batistaa pushes Jarvis against the cage but Jarvis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jarvis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Batistaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batistaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvis.
Jarvis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oswaldo Jarvis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batistaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Jarvis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarvis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batistaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarvis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Batistaa moves into range and clinches up with Jarvis.
Jarvis tries to land a knee to the head but Batistaa blocks with his arms.
Jarvis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Jarvis tries to circle away but Batistaa has him pinned against the cage.
Jarvis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Batistaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarvis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batistaa.
Batistaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jarvis pinned against the cage. Jarvis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jarvis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jarvis is looking to clinch but Batistaa is avoiding it.
Batistaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarvis throws a sloppy head kick and Batistaa moves out of range easily.
Oswaldo Jarvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Batistaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Batistaa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jarvis on his heels. He'll look to pass Jarvis's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batistaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batistaa 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Batistaa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Connie Parks has been cut.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Parks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Parks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Parks jumps guard.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Parks had control of the position.
Parks is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stays in close to Parks's body and controls the position.
Parks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Diaz wanted to stand there but Parks had control of the position.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parks is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stands up over Parks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parks keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Parks keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parks has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connie Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Parks both land. Nice combination.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #CL#
Parks clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Parks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries to circle away but Parks has him pinned against the cage.
Parks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Parks postures up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Parks stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz looks winded!#T4##SU#
Parks gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.#CL#
Parks has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Parks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Parks moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connie Parks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connie Parks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz wants to clinch up but Parks keeps it at a distance.
Parks fails to land with a series of punches.
Parks tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Parks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parks is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz looking to control.
Parks controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Parks pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parks wants to sweep but no luck.
Parks has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Parks. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Parks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Parks forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Parks misses with a knee strike.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Diaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Parks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Parks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Parks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Diaz has one foot on Parks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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.#TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Parks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Connie Parks's cut.
That's time! Parks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Parks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Parks circles away and keeps his distance.
Parks fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Connie Parks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Parks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz looking to control but Parks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
Parks is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.
Parks is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Parks wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to finish with strikes here!
Diaz dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz trying to control but Parks is having none of it.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz looking to control but Parks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Parks frees his head quite easily.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Parks is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz 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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