Post by The Sandmen on Jan 10, 2017 11:16:11 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Georges St-Pierre doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Nick Diaz looks very relaxed.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Georges St-Pierre is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
That hit Diaz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Nick Diaz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Diaz drills Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
GSP's Nose is beginning to swell
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Diaz launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Georges St-Pierre blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has given his back to Nick Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nick Diaz has one hook in!
Diaz is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
GSP holds Nick Diaz's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Nick Diaz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
GSP pulls his arm out of danger.
Diaz misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. GSP spins out, but Nick Diaz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
GSP is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz did not see that coming! Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz now.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Diaz measures the resilience of GSP's chin with an uppercut while GSP lands some great crosses.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with GSP's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nick Diaz is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing GSP with uppercuts!
GSP is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if GSP is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Georges St-Pierre brings Nick Diaz down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Diaz.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz throws up a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre postures up and breaks the triangle.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP 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 Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to show some ground skills
Nick Diaz put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
GSP blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Nick Diaz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Diaz!
GSP blocks that kick with his leg.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Nick Diaz with a right hand.
Diaz steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Nick Diaz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! GSP's stops that one with his face! How is GSP standing?!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nick Diaz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
Great move by Diaz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. GSP's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Nick Diaz slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Georges St-Pierre 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
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Nick Diaz
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP leans back...
Diaz eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Nick Diaz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Diaz uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Solid low kick from Nick Diaz.
GSP deflects it.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is measuring Diaz with his jab.
Diaz isn't fazed.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Diaz tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nick Diaz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Nick Diaz just can't get away!
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre slightly pushes Diaz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Diaz showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
Great hook by Nick Diaz! Georges St-Pierre is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
Diaz is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside GSP's guard.
GSP did not see that coming! Nick Diaz is in open guard over GSP now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over GSP
Diaz is in open guard over GSP... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
GSP rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
GSP is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. GSP steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
GSP is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. GSP steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
GSP is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz kicks his legs trying to keep Georges St-Pierre away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Nick Diaz is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Nick Diaz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP 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 Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Nick Diaz!
GSP is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
That punishment by Nick Diaz has left GSP staggered! Nick Diaz should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre looks rattled! Nick Diaz sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diaz is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
Georges St-Pierre is on his feet again.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nick Diaz struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Diaz tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nick Diaz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Diaz suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nick Diaz!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre 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
Diaz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nick Diaz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Georges St-Pierre! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre looks rattled! Nick Diaz sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Nick Diaz has left GSP laying flat on the mat!
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Nick Diaz by KO (Punches) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/15 (20%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Nick Diaz wins the Middleweight title!
Did not see that coming. Ever. In a dozen years. Ever. No words can express the wow of right now. With the RIDICULOUS depth of our MW division here, I did not think we would ever see the day when Nick Diaz, as good as he is, would be ManMMA champion. Just. Plain. Wow.