Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2013 17:53:49 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Nick Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
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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Chael Sonnen and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Diaz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Sonnen
Diaz is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Chael Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Nick Diaz moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sonnen is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Chael Sonnen moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sonnen pushes Nick Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Every time Nick Diaz attempts to get inside
Sonnen fires a low kick.
Diaz hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz was tooling Chael Sonnen for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chael Sonnen lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Nick Diaz's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Diaz's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen breaks the closed guard of Nick Diaz and moves to half guard
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Diaz's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Nick Diaz's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick 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
Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Nick Diaz
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen circles out and slips free of Nick Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sonnen is holding Nick Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Sonnen ribs hard
Crushing shot to Sonnen's body! He's holding his side
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Diaz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sonnen with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Chael Sonnen circles around Diaz
Sonnen is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Diaz
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
Diaz wraps his leg around Chael Sonnen leg and prevents him from moving.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Diaz
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Nick Diaz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Diaz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Chael Sonnen pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nick Diaz struggles not allowing Chael Sonnen improve his position.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Diaz is in rear mount over Sonnen
Nick Diaz slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Chael Sonnen pushes up and slides Nick Diaz's arm over his chin.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diaz is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Sonnen
Diaz struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Nick Diaz is in Sonnen open guard now
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Diaz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chael Sonnen is not able to stop Sonnen ground skills and Nick Diaz moves to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nice beating Nick Diaz has received.
Diaz leans back...
Sonnen eyes him warily.
Diaz misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz steps backwards away from Chael Sonnen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Sonnen receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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 3
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Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Nick Diaz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A high kick from Chael Sonnen
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Nick Diaz!
You can see Chael Sonnen's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Chin
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chael Sonnen! He is reversed and nor Nick Diaz is on half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Nick Diaz pushes Sonnen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diaz who is in full mount! Sonnen is in trouble now!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Chael Sonnen moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Nick Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Diaz pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Chael Sonnen.
Diaz deflects it.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen throws a combo
Nick Diaz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Sonnen swings again, only to get countered once more! Sonnen is looking bad here!
Sonnen's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Diaz followed by a hard jab
Chael Sonnen stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Right eye
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nick Diaz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Diaz pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diaz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Diaz is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sonnen's face!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Diaz is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Diaz launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Chael Sonnen's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Sonnen taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Nick Diaz by Submission (Armbar) at 1:02 Round 4
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 11/23 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 655 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 655 s
Very good showing by Diaz. True.
Nick Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
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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Chael Sonnen and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Diaz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Sonnen
Diaz is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Chael Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Nick Diaz moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sonnen is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Chael Sonnen moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sonnen pushes Nick Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Every time Nick Diaz attempts to get inside
Sonnen fires a low kick.
Diaz hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz was tooling Chael Sonnen for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chael Sonnen lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Nick Diaz's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Diaz's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen breaks the closed guard of Nick Diaz and moves to half guard
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Diaz's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Nick Diaz's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick 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
Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Nick Diaz
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen circles out and slips free of Nick Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sonnen is holding Nick Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Sonnen ribs hard
Crushing shot to Sonnen's body! He's holding his side
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Diaz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sonnen with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Chael Sonnen circles around Diaz
Sonnen is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Diaz
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
Diaz wraps his leg around Chael Sonnen leg and prevents him from moving.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Diaz
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Nick Diaz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Diaz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Chael Sonnen pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nick Diaz struggles not allowing Chael Sonnen improve his position.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Diaz is in rear mount over Sonnen
Nick Diaz slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Chael Sonnen pushes up and slides Nick Diaz's arm over his chin.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diaz is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Sonnen
Diaz struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Nick Diaz is in Sonnen open guard now
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Diaz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chael Sonnen is not able to stop Sonnen ground skills and Nick Diaz moves to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nice beating Nick Diaz has received.
Diaz leans back...
Sonnen eyes him warily.
Diaz misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diaz steps backwards away from Chael Sonnen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Sonnen receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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 3
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Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Nick Diaz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A high kick from Chael Sonnen
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Nick Diaz!
You can see Chael Sonnen's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Chin
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Diaz
Sonnen tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chael Sonnen! He is reversed and nor Nick Diaz is on half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Nick Diaz pushes Sonnen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diaz who is in full mount! Sonnen is in trouble now!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Chael Sonnen moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Nick Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Diaz pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Chael Sonnen.
Diaz deflects it.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen throws a combo
Nick Diaz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Sonnen swings again, only to get countered once more! Sonnen is looking bad here!
Sonnen's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Diaz followed by a hard jab
Chael Sonnen stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Right eye
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nick Diaz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Diaz pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diaz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Diaz is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sonnen's face!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Nick Diaz looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Diaz is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Diaz launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Chael Sonnen's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Sonnen taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Nick Diaz by Submission (Armbar) at 1:02 Round 4
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 11/23 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 655 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 655 s
Very good showing by Diaz. True.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!