Post by The Sandmen on Sept 3, 2017 19:13:08 GMT -5
Nate Diaz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Takanori Gomi doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Diaz and Gomi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gomi launches a furious hook!
That hits Diaz's chin like a wrecking ball! Diaz loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gomi is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Nice punch by Takanori Gomi
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brutal combination from Nate Diaz!
Gomi is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Diaz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Diaz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nate Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Gomi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gomi's ribs.
Diaz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Gomi pummels back into position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Gomi's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Takanori Gomi pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Nate Diaz's ribs!
Diaz struggles and protects himself.
Gomi misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz pushes Takanori Gomi againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gomi tries to block Nate Diaz punches...
Nate Diaz pushes away Gomi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gomi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nate Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gomi catches an ankle and Diaz is tripped to the mat!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Diaz
Gomi is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Diaz gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Takanori Gomi! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Takanori Gomi doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Nate Diaz sits high on Takanori Gomi's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gomi's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Gomi tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Diaz suddenly holds Takanori Gomi's arm and tries an armbar!
Gomi can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Diaz!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gomi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
Good job by Diaz blocking and slipping the blows.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Gomi tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Takanori Gomi storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Takanori Gomi in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Gomi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nate Diaz
Solid shots!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Takanori Gomi slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Takanori Gomi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi decides to jump inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Gomi is in open guard over Diaz now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi pushes Nate Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gomi jumps and tries to free his leg! Diaz doesn't allow this but Takanori Gomi is able to get half guard here.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Gomi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nate Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nate Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gomi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Takanori Gomi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
A right hand from Nate Diaz
misses its target.
Diaz misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gomi begins to launch a barrage of punches over Diaz
this is getting worse and worse for Diaz
Diaz seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gomi launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Diaz's body! He's holding his side
Nate Diaz launches a body shot
Gomi dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Left cheek
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Takanori Gomi moves aside looking for a counter...
Nate Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Gomi manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gomi is clinching with Diaz.
Gomi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gomi who put distance between them
Takanori Gomi chases Diaz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diaz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Diaz has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Nate Diaz jumps back and jabs
Gomi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Gomi who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Diaz's head
Those punches are hitting! Diaz covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi slightly pushes Diaz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Diaz pushes Takanori Gomi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
surprises Diaz!
Diaz's Left eye is beginning to swell
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Nate Diaz's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Diaz laid out on the mat! Takanori Gomi's corner come in to congratulate him!
Diaz's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 2
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/31 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Legend-form Gomi showed up to this one, and took out the not-quite-legendary Nate Diaz. Gomi vs. Nick next? Ohhh Sheeeeeeeeeeet.
Takanori Gomi doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Diaz and Gomi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gomi launches a furious hook!
That hits Diaz's chin like a wrecking ball! Diaz loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gomi is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Nice punch by Takanori Gomi
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brutal combination from Nate Diaz!
Gomi is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Diaz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Diaz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nate Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Gomi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gomi's ribs.
Diaz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Gomi pummels back into position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Gomi's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Takanori Gomi pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Nate Diaz's ribs!
Diaz struggles and protects himself.
Gomi misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz pushes Takanori Gomi againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gomi tries to block Nate Diaz punches...
Nate Diaz pushes away Gomi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gomi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nate Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gomi catches an ankle and Diaz is tripped to the mat!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Diaz
Gomi is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Diaz gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Takanori Gomi! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Takanori Gomi doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Nate Diaz sits high on Takanori Gomi's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gomi's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Gomi tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Diaz suddenly holds Takanori Gomi's arm and tries an armbar!
Gomi can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Diaz!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gomi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
Good job by Diaz blocking and slipping the blows.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Gomi tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Takanori Gomi storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Takanori Gomi in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Gomi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nate Diaz
Solid shots!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Takanori Gomi slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Takanori Gomi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi decides to jump inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Gomi is in open guard over Diaz now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi pushes Nate Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gomi jumps and tries to free his leg! Diaz doesn't allow this but Takanori Gomi is able to get half guard here.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Gomi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nate Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nate Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gomi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Takanori Gomi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
=========================================
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
A right hand from Nate Diaz
misses its target.
Diaz misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gomi begins to launch a barrage of punches over Diaz
this is getting worse and worse for Diaz
Diaz seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gomi launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Diaz's body! He's holding his side
Nate Diaz launches a body shot
Gomi dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Left cheek
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Takanori Gomi moves aside looking for a counter...
Nate Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Gomi manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gomi is clinching with Diaz.
Gomi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gomi who put distance between them
Takanori Gomi chases Diaz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diaz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Diaz has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Nate Diaz jumps back and jabs
Gomi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Gomi who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Diaz's head
Those punches are hitting! Diaz covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi slightly pushes Diaz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Diaz pushes Takanori Gomi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
surprises Diaz!
Diaz's Left eye is beginning to swell
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Diaz
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Nate Diaz's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Diaz laid out on the mat! Takanori Gomi's corner come in to congratulate him!
Diaz's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 2
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/31 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Legend-form Gomi showed up to this one, and took out the not-quite-legendary Nate Diaz. Gomi vs. Nick next? Ohhh Sheeeeeeeeeeet.