Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2014 19:53:39 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Nick Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Luke Rockhold 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 bell announces the first round!
Pulverizing punch to Rockhold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Nick Diaz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rockhold pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
That punishment by Nick Diaz has left Rockhold staggered! Nick Diaz should try push forward now and finish this!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold looks to be in very good shape.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
Diaz showing excellent timing, blasts Luke Rockhold with a right hand.
Great hook by Nick Diaz! Luke Rockhold is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Diaz cartwheels towards Rockhold!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Luke Rockhold.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
Good job by Rockhold blocking and slipping the blows.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Diaz is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold catch Nick Diaz's right arm and tries a kimura
Nick Diaz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Luke Rockhold hovers above Diaz
Nick Diaz stops him from throwing strikes.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diaz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Diaz's Mouth is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Diaz leans back...
Rockhold eyes him warily.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Luke Rockhold and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rockhold seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold and Nick Diaz are cliched up against the cage. Rockhold steps for a throw
Nick Diaz is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nick Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Nick Diaz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Diaz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Nick Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Nick Diaz
that stun Rockhold.
Rockhold's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Nick Diaz
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rockhold Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Diaz's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Nick Diaz! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Nick Diaz and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rockhold wants nothing of that and pushes Diaz.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nick Diaz tries a middle kick
Luke Rockhold blocks and steps away.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold 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
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Luke Rockhold with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rockhold dodges that
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz kicks his legs trying to keep Luke Rockhold away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Luke Rockhold with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rockhold dodges that
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diaz doesn't fight back!
Diaz has a small cut in his Right eye
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Rockhold knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Nick Diaz! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
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 3
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Crisp uppercut by Diaz followed by a hard jab
Rockhold deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diaz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Nick Diaz down... Diaz stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diaz's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz takes a break to breathe while holding Luke Rockhold.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Nick Diaz's Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diaz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left cheek
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Rockhold launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Diaz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Nick Diaz
Rockhold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Diaz tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Nick Diaz.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold is not able to stop Rockhold ground skills and Nick Diaz moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nick Diaz. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz has seen better days.
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold hold his own hand and breaks Diaz's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nick Diaz.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Rockhold 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's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Diaz measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to free his leg...
Diaz doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Nick Diaz is on half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Nice beating Nick Diaz has received.
Diaz tries to improve position.
Rockhold adjusts and closes his guard.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Luke Rockhold throws a looping right hand...
Diaz moves aside and dodges.
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Diaz's knee!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nick Diaz!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Diaz receives a hard blow on his left leg!
A wicked punch by Nick Diaz
rocks Rockhold!
Nick Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Rockhold, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rockhold's ribs.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Diaz doesn't let Rockhold get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nick Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Luke Rockhold
well done Rockhold falls hard on the mat
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Nick Diaz away.
Nick Diaz takes a kick to the body.
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to hit Nick Diaz with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diaz steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to hit Nick Diaz with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diaz dodges that
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Nick Diaz away.
Nick Diaz takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Nick Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Nick Diaz closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Nick Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Diaz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Nick Diaz pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Luke Rockhold struggles not allowing Nick Diaz improve his position.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Rockhold's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diaz pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diaz.
A furious flurry of punches from Luke Rockhold
just misses Diaz.
Rockhold misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
that forces Rockhold to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rockhold stops that one with his ribs!
Diaz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
Nick Diaz swings...
hard impact to Rockhold's face!
Nick Diaz chases Rockhold and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rockhold steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The ref pulls off Nick Diaz! Rockhold seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Nick Diaz by TKO (Punches) at 2:04 Round 5
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 21/35 (60%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/25 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 43/59 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 15/30 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 671 s
A good fight. They fought, which is all you can ask of 2 fellows. Diaz brought his offensive output, Rockhold brought...whatever he brings, and they damaged each other. Diaz's output was just too much for Rockhold by the 5th, and Diaz walked away with that round, and the fight, rather easily at that point. Kinda looked like the end of a stamina-fight, where the guy had nothing left, but that wasn;t it, as Rockhold had tank left in the gas.
Nick Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Luke Rockhold 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 bell announces the first round!
Pulverizing punch to Rockhold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Nick Diaz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rockhold pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
That punishment by Nick Diaz has left Rockhold staggered! Nick Diaz should try push forward now and finish this!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold looks to be in very good shape.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
Diaz showing excellent timing, blasts Luke Rockhold with a right hand.
Great hook by Nick Diaz! Luke Rockhold is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Diaz cartwheels towards Rockhold!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Luke Rockhold.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
Good job by Rockhold blocking and slipping the blows.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Diaz is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold catch Nick Diaz's right arm and tries a kimura
Nick Diaz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Luke Rockhold hovers above Diaz
Nick Diaz stops him from throwing strikes.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diaz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Diaz's Mouth is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Diaz leans back...
Rockhold eyes him warily.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Luke Rockhold and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rockhold seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold and Nick Diaz are cliched up against the cage. Rockhold steps for a throw
Nick Diaz is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nick Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Nick Diaz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Diaz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Nick Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Nick Diaz
that stun Rockhold.
Rockhold's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Nick Diaz
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rockhold Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Diaz's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Nick Diaz! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Nick Diaz and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rockhold wants nothing of that and pushes Diaz.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diaz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nick Diaz tries a middle kick
Luke Rockhold blocks and steps away.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold 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
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Luke Rockhold with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rockhold dodges that
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz kicks his legs trying to keep Luke Rockhold away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rockhold is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Luke Rockhold with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rockhold dodges that
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diaz doesn't fight back!
Diaz has a small cut in his Right eye
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Rockhold knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Nick Diaz! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
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 3
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Crisp uppercut by Diaz followed by a hard jab
Rockhold deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diaz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Nick Diaz down... Diaz stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diaz's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz takes a break to breathe while holding Luke Rockhold.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Nick Diaz's Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diaz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left cheek
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Rockhold launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Diaz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Nick Diaz
Rockhold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Diaz tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Nick Diaz.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold is not able to stop Rockhold ground skills and Nick Diaz moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nick Diaz. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz has seen better days.
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold hold his own hand and breaks Diaz's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nick Diaz.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Rockhold 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's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Diaz measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to free his leg...
Diaz doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Nick Diaz is on half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Nice beating Nick Diaz has received.
Diaz tries to improve position.
Rockhold adjusts and closes his guard.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Luke Rockhold throws a looping right hand...
Diaz moves aside and dodges.
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Diaz's knee!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nick Diaz!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Diaz receives a hard blow on his left leg!
A wicked punch by Nick Diaz
rocks Rockhold!
Nick Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Rockhold, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rockhold's ribs.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Diaz doesn't let Rockhold get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nick Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Luke Rockhold
well done Rockhold falls hard on the mat
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Nick Diaz away.
Nick Diaz takes a kick to the body.
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to hit Nick Diaz with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diaz steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to hit Nick Diaz with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diaz dodges that
Diaz is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Nick Diaz away.
Nick Diaz takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Nick Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Diaz
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Nick Diaz closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Nick Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Diaz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Rockhold
Nick Diaz pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Luke Rockhold struggles not allowing Nick Diaz improve his position.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Rockhold's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diaz pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diaz.
A furious flurry of punches from Luke Rockhold
just misses Diaz.
Rockhold misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
that forces Rockhold to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rockhold stops that one with his ribs!
Diaz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
Nick Diaz swings...
hard impact to Rockhold's face!
Nick Diaz chases Rockhold and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rockhold steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The ref pulls off Nick Diaz! Rockhold seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Nick Diaz by TKO (Punches) at 2:04 Round 5
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 21/35 (60%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/25 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 43/59 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 15/30 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 671 s
A good fight. They fought, which is all you can ask of 2 fellows. Diaz brought his offensive output, Rockhold brought...whatever he brings, and they damaged each other. Diaz's output was just too much for Rockhold by the 5th, and Diaz walked away with that round, and the fight, rather easily at that point. Kinda looked like the end of a stamina-fight, where the guy had nothing left, but that wasn;t it, as Rockhold had tank left in the gas.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!