Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2015 18:32:20 GMT -5
Nate Diaz looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Pettis while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Anthony Pettis blocks
A furious flurry of punches from Nate Diaz
puts Pettis in a world of hurt!
Pettis has a small cut in his Left eye
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diaz's ribs!
Crushing shot to Diaz's body! He's holding his side
Anthony Pettis 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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pettis's ribs.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diaz's ribs!
Diaz steps forward
Anthony Pettis catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Diaz's Nose is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Anthony Pettis has found an opening in the defense of Diaz, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Diaz's ribs.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Diaz was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Diaz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Diaz seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Forehead
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Nate Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis circles around Diaz
Pettis fires low kicks
punishing Diaz's legs repeatedly.
Diaz hyper-extended his left leg
Pettis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Diaz
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pettis looks to work from half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Diaz
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diaz from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Pettis tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Diaz.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Diaz, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Diaz, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Diaz!
Diaz adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Diaz!
Pettis has one of his arm over Nate Diaz's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Diaz has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Diaz is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Pettis is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Diaz locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anthony Pettis unil he can pull his arm free! Pettis lost his dominant position.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Pettis
Diaz is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Anthony Pettis launches a rapid series of punches
taking Diaz from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Diaz!
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Nate Diaz who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anthony Pettis is punishing Diaz! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Mouth
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Nate Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Diaz stumbles backwards staggered and Anthony Pettis launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Diaz is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Diaz's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Pettis launches a kick to Diaz's thigh
Loud pop!
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Pettis's head...
Pettis leans out of the way.
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Pettis away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
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 Pettis's moves.
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Pettis moves backwards and gestures for Nate Diaz to stand up.
Nate Diaz is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diaz's ribs!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Pettis landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Diaz is down! Diaz has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Anthony Pettis!
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Anthony Pettis by KO (High kick) at 2:11 Round 2
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 177 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 37/49 (76%)
Kicks 13/13 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 125 s
Pettis brought the kick, Pettis brought the win.
Ferocious staredown by Pettis while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Anthony Pettis blocks
A furious flurry of punches from Nate Diaz
puts Pettis in a world of hurt!
Pettis has a small cut in his Left eye
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diaz's ribs!
Crushing shot to Diaz's body! He's holding his side
Anthony Pettis 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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pettis's ribs.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diaz's ribs!
Diaz steps forward
Anthony Pettis catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Diaz's Nose is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Anthony Pettis has found an opening in the defense of Diaz, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Diaz's ribs.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Diaz was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Diaz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Diaz seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Forehead
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Nate Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis circles around Diaz
Pettis fires low kicks
punishing Diaz's legs repeatedly.
Diaz hyper-extended his left leg
Pettis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Diaz
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pettis looks to work from half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Diaz
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diaz from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Pettis tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Diaz.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Diaz, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Diaz, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Diaz!
Diaz adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Diaz!
Pettis has one of his arm over Nate Diaz's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Diaz has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Diaz is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Pettis is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Diaz locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anthony Pettis unil he can pull his arm free! Pettis lost his dominant position.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Pettis
Diaz is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
=========================================
Anthony Pettis launches a rapid series of punches
taking Diaz from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Diaz!
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Nate Diaz who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anthony Pettis is punishing Diaz! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Mouth
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Nate Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Diaz stumbles backwards staggered and Anthony Pettis launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Diaz is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Diaz's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Pettis launches a kick to Diaz's thigh
Loud pop!
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Pettis's head...
Pettis leans out of the way.
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Pettis away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
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 Pettis's moves.
Pettis is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Pettis moves backwards and gestures for Nate Diaz to stand up.
Nate Diaz is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diaz's ribs!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Pettis landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Diaz is down! Diaz has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Anthony Pettis!
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Anthony Pettis by KO (High kick) at 2:11 Round 2
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 177 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 37/49 (76%)
Kicks 13/13 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 125 s
Pettis brought the kick, Pettis brought the win.