Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2018 8:17:45 GMT -5
Royce Gracie glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Nick Diaz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Nick Diaz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce moves on the ground
Royce Gracie moves to side mount
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Royce passes his leg around Nick Diaz's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Diaz works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Nick Diaz goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Diaz dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Diaz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Diaz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Nick Diaz charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Royce is rocked!
Royce Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diaz
Royce shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Royce's face while in the clinch!
Royce can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Nick Diaz is on his back after that attempt
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Nick Diaz is standing now.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diaz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diaz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Nick Diaz throws a looping right hand...
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Diaz open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diaz's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie pushes Diaz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Diaz wraps his legs while he holds Royce Gracie's head... Tight guard!
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Nick Diaz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz holds Royce Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is countered by Nick Diaz.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Inside leg kick from Diaz
that goes awry.
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Royce from the ground!
Royce has a small cut in his Forehead
Pulverizing punch to Royce's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Royce's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz sits up and gets an arm around Royce's neck!
Royce pushes Nick Diaz back to the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to get a side mount...
Diaz wraps his leg around Royce Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diaz from the side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nick Diaz tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Solid shot from Nick Diaz to the body.
Royce blocks in time.
Diaz avoids a dangerous strike from Royce
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce launches a hook to the body
Nick Diaz moves aside looking for a counter...
Royce steps backwards away from Nick Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Nick Diaz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Royce misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Royce throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tremendous strikes from Diaz!
Some big punches are landing!
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Royce Gracie and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Royce climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Royce is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Nick Diaz is on his feet again.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Diaz evades.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good movement from Royce
who is bobbing and weaving.
Nick Diaz is opening up on Royce and raining down combinations!
Royce doesn't look worried as he defends.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie fakes some punches
Diaz ties him up.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie isolates Nick Diaz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Nick Diaz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Royce goes for an armbar!
Nick Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Diaz didn't like that.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz avoids a dangerous strike from Royce
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Royce Gracie
that stun Diaz.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz sits up and gets an arm around Royce's neck!
Royce pushes Nick Diaz back to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Royce blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce moves forward looking for some action
Royce Gracie shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie paws at Diaz.
Diaz answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Royce's face like a cannon ball!
Nick Diaz attempts to cut off Royce with punches
Royce avoids getting cornered.
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz pushes off of Royce Gracie and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Royce holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce pushes off of Nick Diaz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diaz stumbles backwards but Royce Gracie chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries to holds Royce Gracie in a clinch against the fence
Royce escapes from the clinch before Nick Diaz could keep him in place
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Royce's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Nick Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Nick Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz creates enough space to control Royce Gracie's leg.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diaz leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie grapple with Nick Diaz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Nick Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce is in rear mount over Diaz
Royce Gracie slides his arm under Nick Diaz's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Nick Diaz pulls down on Royce Gracie's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Royce is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Diaz control.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce tries to get a hook in!
Diaz rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Diaz pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Nick Diaz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Diaz struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Royce Gracie, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Royce moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Royce throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Royce's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
As the fight continues it seems that Nick Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Stand up! This is what Diaz's cornermen are shouting. Royce Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Royce Gracie tries to open Diaz's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Royce Gracie. Diaz is unable to cover himself now!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nick Diaz slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce cartwheels towards Diaz!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Nick Diaz.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Diaz breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Diaz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nick Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Nick Diaz is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Royce's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Nick Diaz slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Nick Diaz lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Nick Diaz is running out of time!
Nick Diaz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Royce
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Royce
Nick Diaz isolates Royce Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Nick Diaz lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Nick Diaz
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nick Diaz is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Royce with uppercuts!
Nothing that Royce must fear as he blocks nicely
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Diaz gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Royce Gracie doesn't let Nick Diaz get in on his legs.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diaz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Nick Diaz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 879 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 27/53 (51%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/19 (26%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 6/39 (15%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 906 s
Pretty even-timez. Also, Somebody to Love is still on. Though it skipped once, so that makes me sad. Also, #TITC!!!
Nick Diaz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Nick Diaz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce moves on the ground
Royce Gracie moves to side mount
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Royce passes his leg around Nick Diaz's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Diaz works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Nick Diaz goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Diaz dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Diaz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Diaz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Nick Diaz charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Royce is rocked!
Royce Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diaz
Royce shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Royce's face while in the clinch!
Royce can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Nick Diaz is on his back after that attempt
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Nick Diaz is standing now.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diaz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diaz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Nick Diaz throws a looping right hand...
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Diaz open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diaz's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie pushes Diaz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Diaz wraps his legs while he holds Royce Gracie's head... Tight guard!
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Nick Diaz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz holds Royce Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is countered by Nick Diaz.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Inside leg kick from Diaz
that goes awry.
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Royce from the ground!
Royce has a small cut in his Forehead
Pulverizing punch to Royce's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Royce's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz sits up and gets an arm around Royce's neck!
Royce pushes Nick Diaz back to the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to get a side mount...
Diaz wraps his leg around Royce Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diaz from the side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nick Diaz tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Solid shot from Nick Diaz to the body.
Royce blocks in time.
Diaz avoids a dangerous strike from Royce
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce launches a hook to the body
Nick Diaz moves aside looking for a counter...
Royce steps backwards away from Nick Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Nick Diaz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Royce misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Royce throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tremendous strikes from Diaz!
Some big punches are landing!
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Royce Gracie and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Royce climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Royce is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Nick Diaz is on his feet again.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Diaz evades.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good movement from Royce
who is bobbing and weaving.
Nick Diaz is opening up on Royce and raining down combinations!
Royce doesn't look worried as he defends.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie fakes some punches
Diaz ties him up.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie isolates Nick Diaz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Nick Diaz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Royce goes for an armbar!
Nick Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Diaz didn't like that.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz avoids a dangerous strike from Royce
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Royce Gracie
that stun Diaz.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz sits up and gets an arm around Royce's neck!
Royce pushes Nick Diaz back to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Royce blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce moves forward looking for some action
Royce Gracie shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie paws at Diaz.
Diaz answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Royce's face like a cannon ball!
Nick Diaz attempts to cut off Royce with punches
Royce avoids getting cornered.
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz pushes off of Royce Gracie and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Royce holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce pushes off of Nick Diaz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diaz stumbles backwards but Royce Gracie chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries to holds Royce Gracie in a clinch against the fence
Royce escapes from the clinch before Nick Diaz could keep him in place
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Royce's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Nick Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Nick Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz creates enough space to control Royce Gracie's leg.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diaz leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie grapple with Nick Diaz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Nick Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce is in rear mount over Diaz
Royce Gracie slides his arm under Nick Diaz's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Nick Diaz pulls down on Royce Gracie's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Royce is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Diaz control.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce tries to get a hook in!
Diaz rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diaz
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Diaz pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Nick Diaz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Diaz struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Royce Gracie, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Royce moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Royce throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Royce's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
As the fight continues it seems that Nick Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Royce is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Royce Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Stand up! This is what Diaz's cornermen are shouting. Royce Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Royce Gracie tries to open Diaz's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Royce Gracie. Diaz is unable to cover himself now!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diaz
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nick Diaz slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce cartwheels towards Diaz!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Nick Diaz.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Diaz breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Diaz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nick Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Nick Diaz is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Royce
Diaz launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Diaz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Royce's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Nick Diaz slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Nick Diaz lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Nick Diaz is running out of time!
Nick Diaz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Royce
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Royce
Nick Diaz isolates Royce Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Nick Diaz lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Nick Diaz
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nick Diaz is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Royce with uppercuts!
Nothing that Royce must fear as he blocks nicely
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Diaz gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Royce Gracie doesn't let Nick Diaz get in on his legs.
Diaz misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diaz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Nick Diaz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 879 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 27/53 (51%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/19 (26%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 6/39 (15%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 906 s
Pretty even-timez. Also, Somebody to Love is still on. Though it skipped once, so that makes me sad. Also, #TITC!!!