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Event:
AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sargent scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Sargent sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Sargent might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Diaz is trying to keep Sargent in close.
Sargent trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sargent controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Sargent blocks nicely. #ES2#
Sargent manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Sargent pulls guard successfully.
Diaz throws a strike but Sargent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sargent is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Sargent decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get! #T2#
Sargent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#CL2#
Sargent closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Sargent keeps him there for the moment.
Sargent fails to pull guard.
Sargent is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sargent is stalling here.
#TD2#
Sargent gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Diaz has one foot on Sargent's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sargent is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Sargent closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sargent lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Diaz has his feet on Sargent's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Sargent swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Sargent moves out of range easily.
Sargent steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.#T4#
Sargent slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sargent throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Sargent shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sargent.
Sargent wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Sargent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Sargent ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramon Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Sargent.#TD2#
Sargent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Sargent is controlling well.
Sargent is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
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 Ramon Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sargent swinging wildly here.
Diaz dives in and grabs Sargent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sargent pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sargent, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sargent is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.#ES#
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sargent keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent is stalling here.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sargent up against the cage.
Sargent tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1##BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sargent shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Sargent 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. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Sargent holding on.
Sargent wants to control but Diaz postures up.#T2##SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Sargent get back to his feet.
Sargent misses with a takedown #CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Ramon Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Sargent.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Sargent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Sargent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sargent manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Sargent isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Sargent working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Sargent avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sargent looking to control and managing it successfully. #ES#
Diaz bucks Sargent off and manages to get back to his feet! #T4#
Sargent throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Sargent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Sargent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sargent postures up.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sargent on the ground.
Sargent wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Sargent throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sargent is aware though and is defending well.
Sargent trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sargent, which made it look bad.
Sargent misses with a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sargent.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sargent is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sargent - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sargent pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sargent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Diaz is trying to drag Sargent to the mat but Sargent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Sargent keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sargent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sargent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Sargent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sargent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Sargent ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Sargent.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sargent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sargent continues to drive forward.
Sargent dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Sargent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sargent slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Sargent postures up.
Sargent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Sargent is controlling well.
Sargent is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sargent moves nicely into side control.
Sargent working away.
Sargent takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz keeping his opponent close.
Sargent has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sargent looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Sargent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Rumper pushes him off.
Rumper moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Rumper clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rumper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Rumper misses.
Rumper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz slips a jab from Rumper.
Rumper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rumper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rumper misses with a low kick.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rumper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rumper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumper defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Rumper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumper pinned against the cage. Rumper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Todd Rumper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumper cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Diaz falls to his knees and Rumper doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Rumper!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ortiz looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Ortiz drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
Ortiz passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ortiz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Ortiz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Ortiz manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Diaz has his feet on Ortiz 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ortiz clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Ortiz is stalling here.
#TD2#
Ortiz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
#T2#
Ortiz gets full guard.
Ortiz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz pushes down on Ortiz 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Ortiz throws some strikes from the bottom but Diaz isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Ortiz is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahikaroa defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Ahikaroa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Ahikaroa tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ahikaroa has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Ahikaroa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Ahikaroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ahikaroa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ahikaroa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahikaroa passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Ahikaroa is keeping busy.
Ahikaroa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ahikaroa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Ahikaroa's body position as best he can.
Diaz wants to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.#T2#
Ahikaroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahikaroa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ahikaroa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahikaroa.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Ahikaroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Ahikaroa stands up from mount. Strange move.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahikaroa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahikaroa.
No luck for Ahikaroa with that takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahikaroa scores with a hook.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahikaroa, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ahikaroa drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Diaz pushes Ahikaroa off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahikaroa to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Ahikaroa manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ahikaroa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Ahikaroa passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahikaroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahikaroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahikaroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ahikaroa moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahikaroa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ahikaroa shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ahikaroa dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Ahikaroa looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahikaroa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Ahikaroa stands up.
Ahikaroa feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Ahikaroa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahikaroa looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #T2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Ahikaroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ahikaroa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ahikaroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Ahikaroa keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T3#
Ahikaroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahikaroa trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahikaroa keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahikaroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ahikaroa. #CL2#
Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Ahikaroa 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahikaroa circles away.
Ahikaroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahikaroa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Ahikaroa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahikaroa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahikaroa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ahikaroa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mikhailov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Mikhailov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Mikhailov does no damage.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
#T1#
Mikhailov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikhailov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Mikhailov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhailov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Mikhailov misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mikhailov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhailov looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Mikhailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown.
Mikhailov unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mikhailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Mikhailov misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhailov is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Mikhailov circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Mikhailov counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Mikhailov.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhailov. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhailov is quick to defend against it.
Mikhailov throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhailov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Mikhailov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Mikhailov throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Mikhailov only half commits.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov defends it nicely.
Mikhailov throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov 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#
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mikhailov eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mikhailov swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Mikhailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mikhailov misses with a body shot
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Mikhailov scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mikhailov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhailov looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Mikhailov looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #T2#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhailov misses the shot to the body.
Mikhailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikhailov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov misses the jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhailov looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming. #T3#
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Mikhailov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhailov throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Viktor Mikhailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktor Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Diaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikhailov.
A head kick by Mikhailov misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mikhailov misses with the combination.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikhailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhailov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz taking a breather.
Mikhailov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz feints and then cracks Mikhailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhailov down.
Diaz moves out of range as Mikhailov throws a body kick.
Mikhailov throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhailov is just out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Mikhailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Mikhailov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikhailov misses with a wild combination.
Mikhailov throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Mikhailov only half commits.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Mikhailov is avoiding it.
Mikhailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mikhailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Mikhailov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Donk. Diaz catches Mikhailov right on the button with a cross.
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!
Mikhailov throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Mikhailov. #T3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikhailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Mikhailov misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz backing away here, and Mikhailov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Mikhailov only half commits. #T4#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz works Mikhailov's body with a nice hook.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Mikhailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhailov continues to drive forward.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramon Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanna circles away.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Sanna lands a left and a right that send Diaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Diaz has been cut.
Sanna thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanna drops Diaz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diaz! Sanna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanna!
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Event:
AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz stuns Rumper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rumper scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rumper as Diaz shoots in.#KD2#
Rumper moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Diaz goes down! Can Rumper finish him!?#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rumper has passed into half guard!
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Rumper is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rumper is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB2#
Rumper is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumper to get the leverage.
Diaz wants to control but Rumper is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rumper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Rumper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rumper is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Rumper postures up.
Rumper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Rumper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rumper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rumper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumper wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
Rumper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumper wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Rumper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rumper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd Rumper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rumper.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumper defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Rumper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumper circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rumper misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Rumper catches Diaz napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Diaz to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rumper tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Rumper being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Rumper has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rumper's guard.#REVR#
Rumper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rumper blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Rumper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Rumper scores with a jab to the body.
Rumper slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz defending well as Rumper loads up on a big left hand.
Rumper lands with a shot to the body.
Todd Rumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Rumper.
Rumper misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
It seemed like Rumper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Rumper thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Rumper.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Rumper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rumper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rumper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumper continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rumper as he jumps to the side.
As Diaz backs off Rumper throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Rumper lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rumper swinging wildly here.
Diaz wants to clinch.#T2#
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd Rumper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Rumper unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumper misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Rumper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rumper cracks Diaz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Diaz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rumper pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Diaz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Rumper!
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Event:
AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Bocheck sprawls well.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Bocheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bocheck, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Bocheck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Bocheck shoots in.
Bocheck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Bocheck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocheck.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bocheck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bocheck tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bocheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bocheck gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Bocheck wants a takedown.
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Bocheck drops back down to his feet.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bocheck smiles and moves away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bocheck.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Bocheck swinging wildly here.
Bocheck 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.
Bocheck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocheck tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Bocheck stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bocheck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Bocheck drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bocheck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bocheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bocheck, which made it look bad.
Bocheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Bocheck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4##CL2#
Bocheck moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bocheck smiles and moves away.
Bocheck feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Bocheck closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
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 Ramon Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bocheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz throws a head kick but Bocheck moves out of range.
Bocheck misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Bocheck moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Bocheck has Diaz pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bocheck's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bocheck breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Bocheck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bocheck looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Bocheck stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz works Bocheck's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Bocheck clinches. #BC2#
Bocheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bocheck, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bocheck against the cage but Bocheck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bocheck tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bocheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bocheck looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Bocheck with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Diaz rushes Bocheck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bocheck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bocheck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bocheck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bocheck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Bocheck struggling a bit here.#T3##SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Bocheck get back to his feet.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bocheck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Bocheck pushes him off.
Bocheck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bocheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bocheck scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Bocheck off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bocheck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bocheck tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Bocheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Bocheck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bocheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Bocheck fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz wants to clinch.#CL#
Bocheck gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Ramon Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bocheck.#T1#
Bocheck jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Bocheck improves position.
Diaz tries to work over Bocheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bocheck controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bocheck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Bocheck has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bocheck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Bocheck tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Bocheck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bocheck with a poor takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bocheck but Bocheck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bocheck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Bocheck.
Bocheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Bocheck lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocheck.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Bocheck wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Bocheck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Bocheck persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bocheck is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Bocheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Bocheck tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Bocheck in a clinch.
#T4#
Bocheck stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#TD2#
Bocheck pulls guard effortlessly.
Bocheck controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Ramon Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bocheck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz pushes down on Bocheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Diaz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.#TD#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Franco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franco, into his guard. #REVB#
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU2#
Diaz stands and steps away. Franco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Diaz.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Franco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz tries to bench press Franco off him but Franco keeps the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##ES2#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Franco has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Franco stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Franco is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Franco postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franco is one step ahead there.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up.
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 Gene Franco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Franco forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Diaz throws Franco to one side and escapes!
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franco.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Franco drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Franco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Franco dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Diaz.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Franco leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#TD#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Franco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gene Franco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard. #ES#
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Franco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gene Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Franco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Diaz dances in with a quick combination. Franco is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Diaz snaps Franco's head back. Franco stumbles backwards against the cage. Diaz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Franco's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Franco just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Diaz!
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