Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2019 13:54:37 GMT -5
Johny Hendricks looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Nate Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Johny Hendricks can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brilliant combination from Johny Hendricks
that forces Diaz to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Mouth
Diaz is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Nate Diaz looks to mount Johny Hendricks...
Johny Hendricks takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nate Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hendricks is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Johny Hendricks looks to counter!
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz tries to escape from the closed guard
Nate Diaz any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz launches a barrage of elbows over Hendricks's face!
Johny Hendricks blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Hendricks tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
That hit Diaz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz tries to escape from the closed guard
Nate Diaz any adventage in the ground.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Hendricks 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 closed guard over Hendricks
Hendricks launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Diaz's ribs.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
That hit Diaz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Johny Hendricks holds Nate Diaz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Johny Hendricks.
Nice punches.
Incredible haymaker from Johny Hendricks!
It misses by a mile.
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Nate Diaz throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hendricks's chin! That stops Hendricks in his tracks!
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Johny Hendricks was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Hendricks steps backwards away from Nate Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Johny Hendricks didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Hendricks's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diaz's ribs.
Diaz blocks Johny Hendricks's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Johny Hendricks controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Johny Hendricks controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to open up Diaz with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diaz is trying to block them with his hands...
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz measures the resilience of Hendricks's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hendricks blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Hendricks knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Hendricks tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body shots by Johny Hendricks
Solid blows to Diaz's abdomen.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Johny Hendricks 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Nate Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hendricks is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
Nate Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Johny Hendricks's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks goes for an armbar!
Nate Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Johny Hendricks, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Johny Hendricks. 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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Hendricks launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Diaz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Nate Diaz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hendricks pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to launch a few punches to Nate Diaz
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Diaz's defense
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Johny Hendricks in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
Hendricks tries to open up Diaz with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diaz is trying to block them with his hands...
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
Hendricks is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Johny Hendricks uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Johny Hendricks can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Johny Hendricks fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Diaz's face!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
Hendricks tries to escape from the closed guard
Hendricks succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He is not able to do it
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Diaz
2:09 Round 2 and Hendricks is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Johny Hendricks pushes Nate Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Hendricks jumps and tries to free his leg! Diaz doesn't allow this but Johny Hendricks is able to get half guard here.
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Diaz
Johny Hendricks tries to free his leg
Johny Hendricks uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Johny Hendricks looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Johny Hendricks slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Johny Hendricks rolls Nate Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Hendricks doesn't allow him!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Johny Hendricks slides his arm under Nate Diaz's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Nate Diaz pulls down on Johny Hendricks's hand and staves off danger
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Diaz has Hendricks controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Hendricks is unable to move under Diaz control.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Hendricks is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Johny Hendricks 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!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has given his back to Johny Hendricks who is trying to get one hook in!
Johny Hendricks has one hook in!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Good looking punches from Johny Hendricks on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Johny Hendricks throws a flurry of punches at Diaz...
A lot of them are hitting Diaz's face
Diaz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Hendricks 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! Hendricks now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Johny Hendricks isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Diaz locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Johny Hendricks unil he can pull his arm free! Hendricks lost his dominant position.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Johny Hendricks pushes Nate Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hendricks.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Johny Hendricks fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Johny Hendricks throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Diaz.
Diaz has a small cut in his Left cheek
Hendricks showing excellent timing, blasts Nate Diaz with a right hand.
Great hook by Johny Hendricks! Nate Diaz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Diaz has a small cut in his Left eye
Hendricks is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz doesn't stop bleeding.
Nate Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Johny Hendricks's head...
Hendricks leans out of the way.
Hendricks is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Johny Hendricks's head...
Hendricks leans out of the way.
Hendricks is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Johny Hendricks creates space and allows Nate Diaz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Nate Diaz is standing now.
Diaz is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks shows great balance while pushing away Nate Diaz
Diaz misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Johny Hendricks swings...
hard impact to Diaz's face!
Diaz's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Nate Diaz who almost cannot stand!
One after another Johny Hendricks is punishing Diaz! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Diaz fell like he got shot! This is over!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Johny Hendricks by KO (Punches) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/35 (71%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 470 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 495 s
Hendricks came to get shit done. Diaz also did, but was less successful. By a lot.
Nate Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Johny Hendricks can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brilliant combination from Johny Hendricks
that forces Diaz to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Mouth
Diaz is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Nate Diaz looks to mount Johny Hendricks...
Johny Hendricks takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nate Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hendricks is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Johny Hendricks looks to counter!
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz tries to escape from the closed guard
Nate Diaz any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz launches a barrage of elbows over Hendricks's face!
Johny Hendricks blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Hendricks tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
That hit Diaz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz tries to escape from the closed guard
Nate Diaz any adventage in the ground.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Hendricks 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 closed guard over Hendricks
Hendricks launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Diaz's ribs.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Diaz's ribs.
That hit Diaz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Johny Hendricks holds Nate Diaz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Johny Hendricks.
Nice punches.
Incredible haymaker from Johny Hendricks!
It misses by a mile.
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Nate Diaz throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hendricks's chin! That stops Hendricks in his tracks!
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Johny Hendricks was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Hendricks steps backwards away from Nate Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Johny Hendricks didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Hendricks's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diaz's ribs.
Diaz blocks Johny Hendricks's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Johny Hendricks controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Johny Hendricks controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to open up Diaz with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diaz is trying to block them with his hands...
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz measures the resilience of Hendricks's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hendricks blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Hendricks knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Hendricks tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body shots by Johny Hendricks
Solid blows to Diaz's abdomen.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Johny Hendricks 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Nate Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hendricks is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Hendricks
Nate Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Johny Hendricks's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks goes for an armbar!
Nate Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Johny Hendricks, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Johny Hendricks. 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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Hendricks launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Diaz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Nate Diaz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hendricks pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Hendricks is holding Nate Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks tries to launch a few punches to Nate Diaz
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Diaz's defense
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Johny Hendricks in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
Hendricks tries to open up Diaz with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diaz is trying to block them with his hands...
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
Hendricks is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Johny Hendricks uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Johny Hendricks can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Johny Hendricks fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Diaz's face!
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Diaz
Hendricks tries to escape from the closed guard
Hendricks succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He is not able to do it
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Diaz
2:09 Round 2 and Hendricks is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Johny Hendricks pushes Nate Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Hendricks jumps and tries to free his leg! Diaz doesn't allow this but Johny Hendricks is able to get half guard here.
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Diaz
Johny Hendricks tries to free his leg
Johny Hendricks uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Johny Hendricks looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Johny Hendricks slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Hendricks positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Johny Hendricks rolls Nate Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Hendricks doesn't allow him!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Johny Hendricks slides his arm under Nate Diaz's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Nate Diaz pulls down on Johny Hendricks's hand and staves off danger
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Diaz has Hendricks controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Hendricks is unable to move under Diaz control.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Hendricks is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Johny Hendricks 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!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has given his back to Johny Hendricks who is trying to get one hook in!
Johny Hendricks has one hook in!
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Good looking punches from Johny Hendricks on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Johny Hendricks throws a flurry of punches at Diaz...
A lot of them are hitting Diaz's face
Diaz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Hendricks 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! Hendricks now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Hendricks is in rear mount over Diaz with two hooks in
Johny Hendricks isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Diaz locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Johny Hendricks unil he can pull his arm free! Hendricks lost his dominant position.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Hendricks
Diaz is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Johny Hendricks pushes Nate Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hendricks.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Johny Hendricks fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Johny Hendricks throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Diaz.
Diaz has a small cut in his Left cheek
Hendricks showing excellent timing, blasts Nate Diaz with a right hand.
Great hook by Johny Hendricks! Nate Diaz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Diaz has a small cut in his Left eye
Hendricks is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz doesn't stop bleeding.
Nate Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Johny Hendricks's head...
Hendricks leans out of the way.
Hendricks is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Johny Hendricks's head...
Hendricks leans out of the way.
Hendricks is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Johny Hendricks creates space and allows Nate Diaz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Nate Diaz is standing now.
Diaz is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks shows great balance while pushing away Nate Diaz
Diaz misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Johny Hendricks swings...
hard impact to Diaz's face!
Diaz's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nate Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Nate Diaz who almost cannot stand!
One after another Johny Hendricks is punishing Diaz! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Diaz fell like he got shot! This is over!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Johny Hendricks by KO (Punches) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/35 (71%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 470 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 495 s
Hendricks came to get shit done. Diaz also did, but was less successful. By a lot.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!