Post by The Sandman on Nov 24, 2022 4:45:52 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Nick Diaz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Eddie Alvarez has fight Nick Diaz 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Nick Diaz comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Eddie Alvarez and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nicholas shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nicholas and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez and Nicholas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nick Diaz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nick Diaz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Nicholas followed by a hard jab
Alvarez deflects the blows.
Alvarez leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Nick Diaz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nick Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nicholas into his guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nick Diaz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Nicholas
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nick Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nicholas is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put Nick Diaz in closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to open Alvarez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nick Diaz. Alvarez is unable to cover himself now!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Right cheek
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Nicholas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nicholas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nicholas tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alvarez's face!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Nicholas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez breaths deeply while on the ground
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nicholas has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Alvarez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Nick Diaz paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez answers with solid punches!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nick Diaz and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nick Diaz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Alvarez!
Some big punches are landing!
Nicholas wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Alvarez doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Alvarez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Nicholas wants nothing of that and pushes Alvarez.
Nicholas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nick Diaz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Alvarez may be in trouble!
Nicholas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nicholas is clinching with Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Nicholas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nicholas tries to dirty boxing while holds Alvarez against cage
Alvarez is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries to holds Eddie Alvarez in a clinch against the fence
Nicholas pushes back Alvarez's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Alvarez was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
That punishment by Nick Diaz has left Alvarez staggered! Nick Diaz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nicholas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Nicholas is launching some bone breaking punches to Alvarez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Eddie Alvarez's eyes.
Eddie Alvarez pushes away Nicholas trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nicholas doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Nick Diaz!
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Nicholas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez shoots and grab both of Nick Diaz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Nick Diaz managed to pull back his leg from Eddie Alvarez's grip and move away from him
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Crushing shot to Nicholas's body! He's holding his side
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Blocked by Nicholas.
Nicholas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nice beating Eddie Alvarez has received.
Good looking punches from Eddie Alvarez on the ground
They could take their toll on Nicholas.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nicholas put Eddie Alvarez in closed guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Eddie Alvarez forces Nick Diaz to open his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Nicholas doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nicholas pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez pushes Nick Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Nicholas avoids a dangerous strike from Alvarez
and counters with a solid straight!
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Eddie Alvarez
that forces Nicholas to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by Nick Diaz
tags Alvarez.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nicholas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz has seen better days.
Nicholas breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Alvarez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Alvarez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Solid shots!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Nicholas is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Eddie Alvarez controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez 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.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alvarez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put Nick Diaz in closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Alvarez holds Nick Diaz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to escape from the full mount...
Eddie Alvarez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Nicholas is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Eddie Alvarez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Nicholas may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Nick Diaz's Nose
A left hook from Alvarez
grazes the chin of Nicholas.
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
Alvarez slips it.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Nick Diaz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Nick Diaz.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Eddie Alvarez
surprises Nicholas!
Eddie Alvarez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Eddie Alvarez and Nicholas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and launches himself over Nicholas!
Nice move by Alvarez who clinches and pushes Nicholas against the cage
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Nicholas to the mat
Alvarez is standing while Nicholas is on the ground on his back
Eddie Alvarez creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Nick Diaz is on his feet again.
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alvarez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Nicholas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez and Nick Diaz are cliched up against the cage. Alvarez hammers Nicholas face and hooks Nicholas leg
Nick Diaz is on his back after that trip
Hard blow to Nicholas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nicholas misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez 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!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Good looking punches from Eddie Alvarez on the ground
They could take their toll on Nicholas.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez tries to escape from closed guard...
Alvarez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Nicholas is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Alvarez catch Nick Diaz's right arm and tries a kimura
Nick Diaz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Nicholas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nicholas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is fading quickly.
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 Alvarez's moves.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez 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.
Alvarez misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Eddie Alvarez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nicholas
Alvarez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez circles out and slips free of Nick Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Nick Diaz.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Nick Diaz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Alvarez manages to dodge it
Alvarez leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Nicholas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nicholas has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Nicholas seems staggered and Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Eddie Alvarez has punished Nicholas very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
Alvarez slips it.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Nicholas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nicholas's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Eddie Alvarez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Nick Diaz pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez is holding Nick Diaz against the fence with his fingers all over Nicholas's face
Nicholas looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Eddie Alvarez took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Nick Diaz pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez slightly pushes Nicholas into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
A solid combination from Nick Diaz
mostly hits air.
Nicholas misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nicholas stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Nicholas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Alvarez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Alvarez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Deep breaths from Nick Diaz who tries a hammer punch to Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez blocks those punches
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nicholas in the side of the head
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez catch Nick Diaz's left arm and tries a kimura
Nicholas's arm is bent at an awful angle! Nick Diaz's taps again and again
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by Submission (kimura) at 3:37 Round 5
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 26/39 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 26/32 (81%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 747 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 21/37 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/9 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/37 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 757 s
Alvarez was slowly winning this one by a lot, and Diaz was hoping to last to a decision. For a moral victory or something...? But he couldn't, didn't, and losen't.
Nick Diaz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Eddie Alvarez has fight Nick Diaz 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Nick Diaz comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Eddie Alvarez and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nicholas shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nicholas and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez and Nicholas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nick Diaz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nick Diaz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Nicholas followed by a hard jab
Alvarez deflects the blows.
Alvarez leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Nick Diaz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nick Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nicholas into his guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nick Diaz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Nicholas
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nick Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nicholas is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put Nick Diaz in closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to open Alvarez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nick Diaz. Alvarez is unable to cover himself now!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Right cheek
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Nicholas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nicholas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nicholas tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alvarez's face!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Nicholas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez breaths deeply while on the ground
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nicholas has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Alvarez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Nick Diaz paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez answers with solid punches!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nick Diaz and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nick Diaz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Alvarez!
Some big punches are landing!
Nicholas wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Alvarez doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Alvarez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Nicholas wants nothing of that and pushes Alvarez.
Nicholas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nick Diaz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Alvarez may be in trouble!
Nicholas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nicholas is clinching with Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Nicholas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nicholas tries to dirty boxing while holds Alvarez against cage
Alvarez is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries to holds Eddie Alvarez in a clinch against the fence
Nicholas pushes back Alvarez's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Alvarez was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
That punishment by Nick Diaz has left Alvarez staggered! Nick Diaz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nicholas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Nicholas is launching some bone breaking punches to Alvarez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Eddie Alvarez's eyes.
Eddie Alvarez pushes away Nicholas trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nicholas doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Nick Diaz!
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Nicholas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez shoots and grab both of Nick Diaz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Nick Diaz managed to pull back his leg from Eddie Alvarez's grip and move away from him
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Crushing shot to Nicholas's body! He's holding his side
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Blocked by Nicholas.
Nicholas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nice beating Eddie Alvarez has received.
Good looking punches from Eddie Alvarez on the ground
They could take their toll on Nicholas.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nicholas put Eddie Alvarez in closed guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Eddie Alvarez forces Nick Diaz to open his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Nicholas doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nicholas pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez pushes Nick Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Nicholas avoids a dangerous strike from Alvarez
and counters with a solid straight!
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Eddie Alvarez
that forces Nicholas to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by Nick Diaz
tags Alvarez.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nicholas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz has seen better days.
Nicholas breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Alvarez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Alvarez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Solid shots!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Nicholas is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Eddie Alvarez controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez 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.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alvarez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put Nick Diaz in closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nick Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Alvarez holds Nick Diaz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nicholas is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to escape from the full mount...
Eddie Alvarez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Nicholas is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Eddie Alvarez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Nicholas may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Nick Diaz's Nose
A left hook from Alvarez
grazes the chin of Nicholas.
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
Alvarez slips it.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Nick Diaz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Nick Diaz.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Eddie Alvarez
surprises Nicholas!
Eddie Alvarez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Eddie Alvarez and Nicholas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and launches himself over Nicholas!
Nice move by Alvarez who clinches and pushes Nicholas against the cage
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Nicholas to the mat
Alvarez is standing while Nicholas is on the ground on his back
Eddie Alvarez creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Nick Diaz is on his feet again.
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alvarez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Nicholas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez and Nick Diaz are cliched up against the cage. Alvarez hammers Nicholas face and hooks Nicholas leg
Nick Diaz is on his back after that trip
Hard blow to Nicholas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nicholas misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez 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!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Good looking punches from Eddie Alvarez on the ground
They could take their toll on Nicholas.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Nicholas
Alvarez tries to escape from closed guard...
Alvarez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Eddie Alvarez pushes Nicholas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Nicholas is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Alvarez catch Nick Diaz's right arm and tries a kimura
Nick Diaz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Nicholas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nicholas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is fading quickly.
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 Alvarez's moves.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez 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.
Alvarez misses a step and Nick Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Eddie Alvarez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Eddie Alvarez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nicholas
Alvarez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nick Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alvarez circles out and slips free of Nick Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Nick Diaz.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Nick Diaz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Alvarez manages to dodge it
Alvarez leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Nicholas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nicholas has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Nicholas seems staggered and Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Eddie Alvarez has punished Nicholas very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
Alvarez slips it.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Nicholas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nicholas's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Eddie Alvarez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Nick Diaz pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez is holding Nick Diaz against the fence with his fingers all over Nicholas's face
Nicholas looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Eddie Alvarez took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Nick Diaz pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nick Diaz
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Eddie Alvarez slightly pushes Nicholas into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
A solid combination from Nick Diaz
mostly hits air.
Nicholas misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nicholas stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Nicholas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Nicholas
Alvarez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Nicholas
Alvarez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Deep breaths from Nick Diaz who tries a hammer punch to Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez blocks those punches
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nicholas in the side of the head
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Alvarez catch Nick Diaz's left arm and tries a kimura
Nicholas's arm is bent at an awful angle! Nick Diaz's taps again and again
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by Submission (kimura) at 3:37 Round 5
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 26/39 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 26/32 (81%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 747 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 21/37 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/9 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/37 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 757 s
Alvarez was slowly winning this one by a lot, and Diaz was hoping to last to a decision. For a moral victory or something...? But he couldn't, didn't, and losen't.
