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Event:
SyFi 3
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ivanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Alek Ivanov has been cut.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Ivanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov. #CL#
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ivanov after a bit of a struggle.
Ivanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alek Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Diaz.
Diaz looks winded!#T1#
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Ivanov misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Nicholas Diaz has been cut.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ivanov walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanov connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Ivanov is stalling here.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Ivanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanov finish him?
Ivanov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
Ivanov leaning against his opponent.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ivanov working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Ivanov is pushing Diaz 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 tries for a takedown but Ivanov manages to get underhooks.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanov looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Ivanov avoiding damage.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ivanov after a bit of a struggle.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ivanov working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alek Ivanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Ivanov. Ivanov maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ivanov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Ivanov lands a knee to the head.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov stalling.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Ivanov lands a nice knee 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!
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ivanov scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ivanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov'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.#T2#
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alek Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Diaz.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Alek Ivanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivanov.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivanov.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ivanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanov is stalling here.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ivanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alek Ivanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanov defends it nicely.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alek Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Diaz.
Ivanov leaning against his opponent.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Ivanov slows down the pace here.
Ivanov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Ivanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nicholas Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ivanov lands a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz is working for takedown but Ivanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz letting Ivanov take a breather here.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alek Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivanov prevents it.
Ivanov stalling.
#T3#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Ivanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Diaz is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ivanov after a bit of a struggle.
Ivanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Ivanov connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alek Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alek Ivanov!
A very excited looking Alek Ivanov 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.
Nicholas Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK YOU!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Givesafuck blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Givesafuck tries to counter by closing the distance.
Givesafuck shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.#TD2#
Givesafuck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz is trying to stand.
#ES#
Diaz has one foot on Givesafuck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Givesafuck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Givesafuck is controlling him. #ES#
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Givesafuck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Givesafuck darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#TD2#
Givesafuck is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Givesafuck persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Givesafuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Givesafuck.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Givesafuck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Givesafuck.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
enabling Givesafuck to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Givesafuck dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Givesafuck is controlling the position.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Diaz is working an open guard so Givesafuck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Givesafuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Givesafuck circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Givesafuck closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Givesafuck decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Givesafuck is keeping the position.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Givesafuck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Givesafuck holds on and takes a little breather.
Givesafuck wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Givesafuck with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Diaz can't handle though.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Givesafuck has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Givesafuck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
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 scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Givesafuck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Givesafuck trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Givesafuck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Givesafuck.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Givesafuck rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Who Givesafuck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Givesafuck throws a body kick.
Givesafuck shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Givesafuck tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Givesafuck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
A right-left combo lands from Givesafuck. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicholas Diaz has been cut.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Givesafuck sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Givesafuck looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Givesafuck drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Givesafuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Givesafuck is still trying to improve position.
Givesafuck chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Givesafuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Givesafuck stops Diaz from standing up. #ES#
Diaz pushes Givesafuck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Nicholas Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Givesafuck takes it in his stride.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Givesafuck counter with a right hand.
Givesafuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Givesafuck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Givesafuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Givesafuck controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicholas Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Givesafuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Givesafuck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Givesafuck from controlling successfully. #T3##ES#
Diaz wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick by Diaz misses #TD2#
and Givesafuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Givesafuck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Givesafuck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Givesafuck prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Givesafuck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Givesafuck prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Givesafuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Diaz is working an open guard so Givesafuck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Givesafuck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Givesafuck ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Givesafuck circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Givesafuck avoids the head kick by Diaz.
#CL2#
Givesafuck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz avoiding damage as Givesafuck throws knees to the body.
Givesafuck lands a right hand.
Givesafuck has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nicholas Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Who Givesafuck.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Givesafuck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Givesafuck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Givesafuck stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Givesafuck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Who Givesafuck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Givesafuck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Givesafuck getting side control.
Givesafuck is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Givesafuck is controlling him well.
Givesafuck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Givesafuck looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz really wants to buck Givesafuck off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Givesafuck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T1#
You get the feeling that Diaz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Givesafuck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Givesafuck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#ES#
Diaz bucks Givesafuck off and manages to get back to his feet!
Givesafuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Givesafuck shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Givesafuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholas Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Givesafuck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Givesafuck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Givesafuck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
It looks like Teddy Gates has been cut.
Ground and pound from Diaz. #ROC2#
Gates is rocked!#CUT2#
Teddy Gates's cut is getting worse.
Diaz stops Gates from getting back to his feet.
Oh Gates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gates quite badly. Gates pulls Diaz in close trying to recover. Diaz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gates on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gates doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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