Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 10:24:54 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Nate Diaz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Frankie Edgar and Nate Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diaz's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Frankie Edgar in closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Edgar
Nate Diaz pushes Edgar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diaz who is in full mount! Edgar is in trouble now!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and pushes away Nate Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Nate Diaz
puts Edgar in a world of hurt!
Brilliant combination from Nate Diaz
that forces Edgar to try and defend better.
Incredible haymaker from Nate Diaz!
You can see Frankie Edgar's head being snapped backwards!
A right hand from Nate Diaz
surprises Edgar!
Nate Diaz and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Diaz steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Edgar is holding Nate Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Nate Diaz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Edgar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
Edgar is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
Diaz blocks those punches
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Good looking punches from Nate Diaz on the ground
They could take their toll on Edgar.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Diaz!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diaz suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Diaz!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nate Diaz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Edgar's chin! That stops Edgar in his tracks!
Edgar's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frankie Edgar and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Frankie Edgar to the body.
Diaz blocks in time.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nate Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Edgar, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Edgar's ribs.
Frankie Edgar circles around Diaz
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Edgar sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Edgar
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Edgar
Diaz tries to move to full mount
Diaz succeeds
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Edgar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nate Diaz.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Diaz
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nate Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diaz tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz isolates Frankie Edgar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frankie Edgar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nate Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Edgar Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Diaz is locking that Armbar...
Edgar struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Diaz secures the lock while Frankie Edgar refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Nate Diaz by Submission (Armbar) at 2:49 Round 2
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 326 s
I missed this fight because someone was texting me ragey texts. Looks like Diaz won though.
Nate Diaz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Frankie Edgar and Nate Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diaz's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Frankie Edgar in closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Edgar
Nate Diaz pushes Edgar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diaz who is in full mount! Edgar is in trouble now!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and pushes away Nate Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Nate Diaz
puts Edgar in a world of hurt!
Brilliant combination from Nate Diaz
that forces Edgar to try and defend better.
Incredible haymaker from Nate Diaz!
You can see Frankie Edgar's head being snapped backwards!
A right hand from Nate Diaz
surprises Edgar!
Nate Diaz and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Diaz steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Edgar is holding Nate Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Nate Diaz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Edgar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
Edgar is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
Diaz blocks those punches
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Good looking punches from Nate Diaz on the ground
They could take their toll on Edgar.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Diaz!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diaz suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Diaz!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Nate Diaz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Edgar's chin! That stops Edgar in his tracks!
Edgar's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frankie Edgar and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Frankie Edgar to the body.
Diaz blocks in time.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nate Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Edgar, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Edgar's ribs.
Frankie Edgar circles around Diaz
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Edgar sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Edgar
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Edgar
Diaz tries to move to full mount
Diaz succeeds
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Edgar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nate Diaz.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Diaz
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nate Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diaz tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Diaz
Edgar is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Nate Diaz isolates Frankie Edgar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frankie Edgar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nate Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Edgar Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Diaz is locking that Armbar...
Edgar struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Diaz secures the lock while Frankie Edgar refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Nate Diaz by Submission (Armbar) at 2:49 Round 2
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 326 s
I missed this fight because someone was texting me ragey texts. Looks like Diaz won though.