Post by The Sandmen on May 8, 2013 16:39:58 GMT -5
Matt Hughes looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Nick Diaz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Diaz is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Hughes and Diaz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diaz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Those punches are hitting! Hughes covers his head!
Hughes's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Nick Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz and Matt Hughes are cliched up against the cage. Diaz steps for a throw
Matt Hughes is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 side mount over Matt Hughes
Nick Diaz looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Nick Diaz takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Nick Diaz sits high on Matt Hughes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hughes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hughes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nick Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Hughes is moving on the ground...
Diaz tries to counter Hughes's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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...
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Diaz tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Nick 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 Hughes's moves.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
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
Hughes tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Hughes launches a furious low kick!
Diaz receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Matt Hughes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hughes is holding Nick Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Matt Hughes looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Matt Hughes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Hughes 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!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Diaz's face!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Diaz to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Diaz.
Winner is Matt Hughes by TKO (GnP) at 4:52 Round 1
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 25/32 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Diaz has a weakness vsv. wrestling. In real life, and here.
Nick Diaz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Diaz is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Hughes and Diaz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diaz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Those punches are hitting! Hughes covers his head!
Hughes's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Nick Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz and Matt Hughes are cliched up against the cage. Diaz steps for a throw
Matt Hughes is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 side mount over Matt Hughes
Nick Diaz looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Nick Diaz takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Nick Diaz sits high on Matt Hughes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hughes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hughes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nick Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Hughes is moving on the ground...
Diaz tries to counter Hughes's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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...
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Diaz tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Nick 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 Hughes's moves.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
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
Hughes tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Hughes launches a furious low kick!
Diaz receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Matt Hughes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hughes is holding Nick Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Matt Hughes looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Matt Hughes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Hughes 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!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Diaz's face!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Diaz to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Diaz.
Winner is Matt Hughes by TKO (GnP) at 4:52 Round 1
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 25/32 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Diaz has a weakness vsv. wrestling. In real life, and here.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!