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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Sigler sprawls well.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigler but Sigler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Sigler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson Sigler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sigler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Sigler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sigler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
No luck for Sigler with that takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but Sigler pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sigler instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sigler.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Sigler.
Sigler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Sigler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Diaz feints and as Sigler raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sigler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sigler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Sigler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Sigler has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sigler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz is working for takedown but Sigler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Sigler manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sigler shows good takedown defense.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##TD#
Sigler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Sigler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz dives in and grabs Sigler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sigler pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Sigler feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Sigler moves out of range.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Sigler counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigler shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Sigler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sigler'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.
Sigler tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Diaz is trying to break free.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Sigler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz pushes down on Sigler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Sigler is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
#SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Sigler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sigler avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sigler swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nate Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sigler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sigler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sigler is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Sigler drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Sigler is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Diaz is striking from the bottom but Sigler uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Diaz trying to hold on to Sigler's head to control him but Sigler postures up.
Diaz tries to kick Sigler off but Sigler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sigler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sigler trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to keep Sigler in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sigler defends well.
Sigler postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow. #T3#
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sigler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Sigler manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sigler wants to control the position but Diaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz is keen to just control but Sigler is a slippery customer.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Sigler defends it.
Sigler wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sigler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sigler tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Sigler has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Sigler is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigler down to the mat. Sigler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sigler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sigler looking for a sweep but Diaz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Diaz trying to control but Sigler is having none of it.
Diaz looking to finish Sigler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sigler!
Sigler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sigler hang on?
Sigler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Sigler working to try and regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sigler tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz unloading with bombs!#T3#
Diaz looking to control but Sigler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Sigler is staying in there.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Sigler to control.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Sigler can't escape the position.
Sigler is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Sigler is in no mood to give up.
Sigler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tzu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu is looking for a sweep.
Diaz trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom. #SU#
Diaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tzu on his heels. He'll look to pass Tzu's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Tzu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Tzu's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Tzu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tzu on the ground.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tzu is controlling him. #T1#
Diaz is striking off his back. Tzu thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzu pulls his head out easily.
Tzu is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Tzu stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Tzu passes into half guard.
Tzu wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Tzu is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tzu is controlling well.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Diaz is staying active underneath Tzu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tzu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Tzu's attempts to control the action.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Well, with Tzu on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Diaz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tzu trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Tzu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Tzu wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Tzu is in full control for now.
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Tzu to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakai Tzu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tzu to the ground. Diaz is now in Tzu's guard.#SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tzu working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to stand but Tzu is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Tzu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tzu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tzu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
Tzu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Tzu trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control but Tzu is having none of it.#T2#
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Tzu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tzu can't control as he wanted to and Diaz manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Tzu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Tzu tries to pass. #T3#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tzu trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control the position but Tzu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tzu looking to pass the guard.
Tzu prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tzu preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Tzu is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Tzu gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sakai Tzu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 is looking to clinch.
Tzu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Tzu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Tzu trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tzu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Diaz is tapping! Great win for Tzu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sakai Tzu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard.#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging McGregor to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... McGregor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGregor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGregor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Diaz!
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
McGregor throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGregor.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around McGregor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGregor's shoulder. That is not cool.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
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!
Diaz controlling the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SU2#
Diaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Diaz prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... McGregor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGregor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGregor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Diaz!
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Shuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Shuba counters with a quick kick to the body but Diaz blocks it.
Shuba stuffs the takedown.
Shuba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Shuba.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shuba tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shuba to the ground. Shuba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shuba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ayoki Shuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Shuba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shuba throws a head kick that misses.
Shuba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz closes the distance but Shuba moves to the side
and Shuba counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Shuba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Shuba ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Shuba. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Shuba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz throws a push kick but Shuba slaps the foot to one side.
Shuba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shuba is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Shuba circles away and we're back to standing.
Shuba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Shuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Shuba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shuba avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Shuba gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shuba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shuba holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Shuba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Shuba keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shuba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shuba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shuba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shuba wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shuba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Shuba pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shuba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayoki Shuba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Shuba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Shuba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Shuba.
Shuba with a nice calf kick.
Shuba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shuba is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Shuba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shuba continues to drive forward.
Shuba throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
Ayoki Shuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch but Shuba slips to the side
and Shuba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz tries to clinch up but Shuba circles away and keeps his distance.
Shuba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shuba defends it nicely.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Shuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shuba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shuba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Shuba. #T2#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Shuba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shuba continues to drive forward.
Shuba throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shuba is having none of it.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shuba counters with a thumping low kick.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shuba counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shuba counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Shuba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Shuba counters with a head kick. #T3#
Shuba scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD#
Shuba throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Diaz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Shuba follows into mount! #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diaz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Shuba finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Shuba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Shuba's guard. A big mistake from Shuba there, giving up the dominant position!
Shuba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Shuba has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Shuba keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Shuba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shuba tries to get out of the position.
Shuba pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Shuba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shuba trying his best to control but Diaz has mounted him.
Shuba is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayoki Shuba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shuba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shuba is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Shuba circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Shuba counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shuba.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shuba avoids it really well and circles away.
Ayoki Shuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shuba counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Shuba. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Shuba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Shuba moves out of range.
Shuba thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shuba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Shuba counters with a leg kick.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Shuba keeps it at a distance.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Shuba lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Shuba sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Diaz to the ground! Shuba dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuba controlling from mount.
Shuba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shuba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Shuba pushes him away. #T3#
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shuba scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Shuba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shuba controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ayoki Shuba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shuba controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shuba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shuba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz gets full guard.
Shuba 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.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ayoki Shuba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Diaz has his feet on Shuba's thighs here. He's pushed Shuba off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shuba screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Diaz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz moves forwards but Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costa clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costa lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Costa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Costa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz looks winded!#T2#
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Costa with a nice cross.
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa scores with a hook.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Costa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Costa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Costa is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
It looked like Costa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
#T4#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costa but Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Costa jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costa connects with a body shot.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fabiano Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Costa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Costa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fabiano Costa is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Costa cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Jab from Costa.
Costa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Jab from Costa.#T2#
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Costa throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa stuffs the takedown.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costa swivels and escapes.
Costa cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Costa throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Costa throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Costa lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa with a nice cross.
Costa thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabiano Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costa sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costa scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Costa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Costa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Costa is trying to break free.#BC#
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Costa throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Nice shot by Costa.#T1#
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Costa lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Costa!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Costa pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa misses with the combination.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Costa scores with a hook.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Costa lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Daiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Daiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Daiz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Diaz is trying to escape and Daiz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Diaz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Daiz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Daiz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Costa 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.#SU#
Costa stands up from Diaz's guard - Costa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costa as he jumps to the side.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
It looked like Costa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Costa in a clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Costa tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Costa smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
Costa is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Costa stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costa throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Costa.
Jab by Costa.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Costa is struggling to control the position.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Diaz checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Costa uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Costa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Costa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa is controlling the pace.
Costa is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Costa controlling the action here.
Diaz wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SU#
Costa decides to stand up.
Costa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Costa 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#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Costa has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz jumps guard but Costa stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
#T4#
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Costa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Fabiano Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Costa.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fabiano Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Costa throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Costa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz tries to stand but Costa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Costa tries to get out of the position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Costa pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz postures up in Costa's guard and throws a big left but Costa blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
#CL#
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Costa tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
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 Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Costa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Costa decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa! |
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