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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 05, 2018
#R1#
Dilli lands with an overhand left.
Wor Sangprapai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilli feints and then cracks Wor Sangprapai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wor Sangprapai down. #KD#
Wor Sangprapai drops Dilli with a left and a right! Oh, Dilli is hurt - Wor Sangprapai dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Dilli is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli isn't going anywhere.
Dilli is still in real trouble! Can Wor Sangprapai finish him?
Wor Sangprapai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilli keeps working.
Wor Sangprapai working away.
Wor Sangprapai tries to stand but Dilli is controlling his head.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Dilli holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wor Sangprapai trying to control the position but Dilli is working away.
Dilli is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1##SU#
Wor Sangprapai stands up.
Wor Sangprapai throws a solid leg kick but Dilli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli throws a front kick aimed at Wor Sangprapai's knee but Wor Sangprapai avoids it well.
Wor Sangprapai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
Dilli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wor Sangprapai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wor Sangprapai works Dilli's body with a nice hook.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilli's head backwards.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses.
Wor Sangprapai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wor Sangprapai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dilli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wor Sangprapai has time to react.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Wor Sangprapai is just out of range.
A slow jab from Wor Sangprapai misses its intended target.
Wor Sangprapai throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Wor Sangprapai coming out on top.
Wor Sangprapai misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Dilli. Beautiful body shot.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a head kick.
Wor Sangprapai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Wor Sangprapai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wor Sangprapai. That's going to slow Dilli down.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Dilli finds it's way through Wor Sangprapai's defenses.
Wor Sangprapai tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Dilli.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a two punch combination.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Wor Sangprapai works Dilli's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wor Sangprapai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilli stuns Wor Sangprapai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wor Sangprapai throws a sloppy head kick and Dilli moves out of range easily.
Dilli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilli with a jab.
Dilli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a nice combination. Dilli backs away looking to recover.
Dilli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wor Sangprapai's hands.
Wor Sangprapai cracks Dilli with a good jab.
Dilli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wor Sangprapai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilli manages to circle out of the way.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Wor Sangprapai's shoulder, as Wor Sangprapai tries to avoid the shot.
Dilli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wor Sangprapai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wor Sangprapai throws a series of punches but Dilli avoids them all with ease.
Dilli scores with a sloppy right hand. Wor Sangprapai should have avoided that one.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a double jab
and Wor Sangprapai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Lek Wor Sangprapai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dilli throws the left hand but Wor Sangprapai avoids the punch easily.
Wor Sangprapai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Wor Sangprapai.
Dilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wor Sangprapai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilli.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wor Sangprapai.
Dilli blocks a head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dilli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wor Sangprapai throws a lazy head kick
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Dilli.
Wor Sangprapai misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dilli checks a leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilli loads up on a big right hand but Wor Sangprapai slips the punch.
Dilli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilli thows a leg kick but Wor Sangprapai checks it
enabling Wor Sangprapai to counter with a crisp jab.
Wor Sangprapai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Dilli.
Wor Sangprapai blocks a head kick by Dilli.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilli misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Wor Sangprapai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
Dilli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wor Sangprapai takes one to the chin there.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick but Dilli moves out of range. #T2#
Dilli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wor Sangprapai is able to avoid easily.
Dilli lunges at Wor Sangprapai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wor Sangprapai's hand.
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Wor Sangprapai moves away and avoids it.
Wor Sangprapai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wor Sangprapai scrambles back to his feet.
Wor Sangprapai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Wor Sangprapai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wor Sangprapai.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dilli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wor Sangprapai on the side of the head.
Wor Sangprapai misses with the combination.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Wor Sangprapai avoids it with no problem.
Wor Sangprapai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a nice leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Wor Sangprapai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Wor Sangprapai saw that one coming.
As Dilli tries to get set, Wor Sangprapai tries to push him back and clinch up but Dilli manages to avoid the attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dilli, right into the meat.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Wor Sangprapai.
Dilli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wor Sangprapai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wor Sangprapai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilli blocks a head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Wor Sangprapai drops Dilli with a nice combination! Wor Sangprapai dives into Dilli's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#
That has opened up Temel Dilli's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dilli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wor Sangprapai doesn't defend quickly enough and Dilli has managed to lock this one up! Can Wor Sangprapai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dilli on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Temel Dilli!
A relieved looking Temel Dilli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you'.

 

Event: CEC 577     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Hapitchou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hapitchou does it's job there.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hapitchou slams his shin into Dilli's torso.
Dilli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilli misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Dilli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hapitchou tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Hapitchou is looking to chop away at Dilli's legs.
Dilli staying out of range there.
Hapitchou needs to keep his hands up - Dilli had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou staying out of range there.#T1#
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dilli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Dilli.
Hapitchou lands a really nice looking cross but Dilli seems unphased.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilli scores with a nice strike.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dilli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilli clobbers Hapitchou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Dilli moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilli walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a nice body shot.
Dilli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hapitchou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilli scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Hapitchou dips to his left and cracks Dilli with an uppercut!
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dilli's calf.
Dilli slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
A low kick from Hapitchou is predictable there
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Dilli throws a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilli scores with a three punch combo!
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Hapitchou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilli under the eye.
Hapitchou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hapitchou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hapitchou connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilli works Hapitchou's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Hapitchou tries to land a front kick but Dilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou stuns Dilli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Dilli.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Dilli slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Dilli ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
A low kick from Hapitchou is predictable there
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Dilli slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Dilli finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Dilli stuns Hapitchou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hapitchou.
That kick from Dilli tenderised Hapitchou's leg. Hapitchou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dilli thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Hapitchou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilli is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Hapitchou works Dilli's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Dilli slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou with a jab.
Hapitchou slips a jab and a cross from Dilli.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Dilli's midsection.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hapitchou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Hapitchou.#T2#
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Dilli slips under a jab.
Hapitchou throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dilli, right into the meat.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Dilli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Dilli tries to score with a low kick but Hapitchou moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks Hapitchou off balance momentarily.#CL#
Hapitchou gets a clinch.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dilli fails to land.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Dilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Dilli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Dilli.#T4#
Hapitchou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilli throws a chopping leg kick but Hapitchou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou looks for the body kick but Dilli saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou lands a head shot.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.#CL#
Dilli gets tackled into the cage by Hapitchou. Hapitchou maintains the clinch.
Hapitchou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but Dilli has him pressed against the cage.
Hapitchou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Dilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Hapitchou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Dilli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hapitchou up against the cage.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Dilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pushes Dilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou presses Dilli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilli.
Hapitchou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilli working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but Dilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilli blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Dilli misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilli has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Dilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hapitchou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilli is trying to force a seperation but Hapitchou has the dominant position.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hapitchou. #T2#
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilli gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Dilli pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PePe Hapitchou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Hapitchou lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Dilli - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilli controls his hands.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hapitchou scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dilli.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hapitchou lands a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Hapitchou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilli walks away with a smile on his face. Hapitchou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hapitchou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but Dilli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilli throws a one two combo.
Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Dilli lands a head kick!
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hapitchou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

PePe Hapitchou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: AD515     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Dilli lands a front kick.
Escobar throws a hook but Dilli blocks it.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Dilli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Escobar drives through with a takedown into Dilli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Escobar is looking to pass into half guard but Dilli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dilli is in guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard. #REVB#
Escobar trying to control but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dilli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Escobar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Dilli keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Dilli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Dilli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar looking to control.
Dilli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dilli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilli scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dilli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dilli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilli trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dilli throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dilli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilli cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Dilli misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Escobar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dilli's guard.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dilli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Dilli keeps moving. #T4#
Escobar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dilli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilli is keeping the position for now.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilli has Escobar pulled in close to control his posture.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilli keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Dilli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Dilli misses.
Escobar closes the distance but Dilli moves to the side
and Dilli counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands a body shot. #CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Dilli prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Dilli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar misses with some punches.
Dilli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar is leaning against Dilli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilli blocks a body shot from Escobar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Escobar tries to work over Dilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilli pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to work over Dilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dilli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Dilli scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Dilli lands a jab to the head.
Dilli throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Temel Dilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilli lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilli.
Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dilli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dilli is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar landing strikes. #T3#
Escobar trying to control the action but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Escobar.
Dilli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Escobar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Escobar trying to control the position but Dilli is working away.
Dilli is holding Escobar down, trying to stall.
Escobar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dilli!#T4#
Dilli wants to control but Escobar is having none of it.
Dilli is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar working Dilli over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Dilli is rocked!#SUB2#
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dilli is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dilli throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it. #TD2#
Escobar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Dilli won't allow it.
Dilli is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar controlling the action here.
Dilli wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T1#
Escobar throws a strike but Dilli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dilli has Escobar pulled in close to control his posture.
Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dilli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dilli working a defensive guard here.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilli has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dilli holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar trying to control the position but Dilli is working away.
Dilli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar cracks Dilli with a big right hand but Dilli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Escobar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Escobar advances to mount. #SUB2#
Escobar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dilli manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Escobar advances to full mount.
Dilli tries to hold on but Escobar postures up.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dilli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dilli is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Escobar working the head and body with strikes.
Dilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar.
Dilli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobar lands a nice short elbow.
Dilli controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Dilli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dilli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Temel Dilli!

A victorious Temel Dilli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD509     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Dilli checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Dilli.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Dilli misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramos throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dilli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Dilli throws a combination. Ramos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Dilli as he checks the leg kick.
Ramos lunges at Dilli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilli's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramos swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Ramos cracks Dilli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
and Dilli counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Dilli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Ramos feints the counter takedown.
Ramos connects with an inside leg kick.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ramos tenderised Dilli's leg. Dilli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Dilli moved out of range nicely.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ramos drives through with a takedown into Dilli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Dilli blocks nicely.
Dilli pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Dilli continues to stall.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Ramos is fighting to break Dilli's control of his arms but Dilli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dilli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramos connects with a couple of short punches.
Dilli has control of Ramos's left arm, preventing Ramos from doing any damage.
Dilli looking to control. #T3#
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Dilli checks a leg kick.
Dilli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Ramos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilli rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos scores with a nice right hand.
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos looks to land a body kick but Dilli moved away.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilli off the cage and back into range.
Ramos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos slips under a jab from Dilli.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses
and Dilli counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramos.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Dilli.
Ramos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilli is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Dilli circles away and we're back to standing.
Temel Dilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
Dilli tries to work over Ramos's front leg with a kick but Ramos checks it.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ramos cracks Dilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilli connects with the punch.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos is looking to slow Dilli down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Dilli thinks about countering with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Ramos blocks the low kick.
Ramos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Dilli as he checks the leg kick.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos. #T1#
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Dilli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Ramos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilli lands a body shot.
Dilli trying to control the position but instead, Ramos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilli into the cage.
Dilli lands a body punch.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dilli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dilli's calf.#T2#
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Dilli's ribs.
A big left from Dilli misses.
Ramos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos cracks Dilli with an open hand slap.
Jab from Dilli.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramos.
Dilli lands a nice shot that snaps Ramos's head back.
Ramos tries to land a body kick
and Dilli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dilli is out of range.
Dilli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Dilli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ramos tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Dilli throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Dilli coming out on top.
Dilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Dilli looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilli lands a body shot.
Ramos tries to score with a low kick but Dilli moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.#T4#
Ramos wants to clinch up but Dilli keeps it at a distance.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Dilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos throws a lazy head kick
and Dilli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dilli cracks a nice hook into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramos throws a leg kick
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dilli.
Ramos scores with a jab. Dilli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that second round.
That's time! Dilli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Dilli lands a nice looking body kick.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dilli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilli throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Dilli avoids it with no problem.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Dilli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilli cracks Ramos with a good jab.
Dilli stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Ramos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilli can pounce on him.
Dilli connects with a jab.
Dilli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilli swinging wildly here. #T1#
Dilli misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Dilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Dilli misses.
Dilli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Dilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Dilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Ramos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilli doesn't seem phased though.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilli misses its target.
Dilli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Dilli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilli swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilli misses the target.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos digs a good hook to Dilli's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramos - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Ramos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dilli has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ramos is on him like a limpet, forcing Dilli back against the cage.#T3#
Dilli blocks a body shot from Ramos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dilli fails to land.
Dilli throws a head punch that misses.
Dilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
A short right from Ramos. #ROC2#
Dilli is rocked!
Dilli tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Dilli back against the cage.
Oh Dilli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilli blocks an elbow strike.
Dilli seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilli.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ramos.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ramos digs a right hand into Dilli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilli's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Dilli throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilli misses with a double jab.
Ramos moves away from the strike by Dilli.
Dilli takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Dilli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Dilli lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrique Ramos.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henrique Ramos!

Henrique Ramos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AD504     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1#
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Dilli slips the punch.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoshino steps away.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoshinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Dilli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
Hoshino misses with a right hand
and Dilli counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilli slips a jab from Hoshino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilli! But no joy.
Dilli misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Dilli staying out of range there.
Hoshino is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dilli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Dilli.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Dilli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilli throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Dilli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilli.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino misses with a body shot. #T2#
Hoshino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Dilli.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Hoshino misses the body punch
and Dilli counters with a left and a right that stings Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli slips under a jab.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Dilli saw that one coming.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Dilli.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Dilli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli thinks about the counter body kick.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a low kick, right behind Hoshino 's knee.
Dilli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Dilli moved out of range nicely.
Dilli is looking for the big counter here.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Dilli misses.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Dilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilli blocks a jab.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
and Dilli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Dilli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range. #T4#
Hoshino swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Dilli.
Dilli lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshino seems unphased.
Dilli dodges the punch combination from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook but Dilli blocks it.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Dilli ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino tries to move into range but Dilli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoshino throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Hoshino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilli moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Dilli.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Dilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilli moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilli.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.#T1#
A jab from Hoshino finds it's way through Dilli's defenses.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Hoshino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Hoshino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Dilli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dilli wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilli scores with a body shot.
Dilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hoshino might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Hoshino defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino tests Dilli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino walks into a jab.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoshino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Hoshino tests Dilli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilli is looking to chop away at Hoshino's legs.
Hoshino swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Dilli slips the punch.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilli slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Dilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Dilli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dilli!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dilli throws a right hand that Hoshino ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoshino also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino jabs Dilli right on the nose. Dilli blinks but takes it well.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli staying out of range there.
Dilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilli at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilli as he connects with a hook.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Dilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
It seemed like Dilli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Dilli catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino misses with a body shot
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilli scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses the body punch
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Dilli jabs at Hoshino's body.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Dilli.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilli connects with a single shot there.
Dilli throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilli throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Dilli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hoshino throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Dilli.
Dilli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Dilli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Dilli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Dilli slips a jab from Hoshino.
Dilli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dilli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilli misses with a low kick.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilli's head backwards.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino lands a two punch combo.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dilli connects with a leg kick. Hoshino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Dilli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Dilli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.#T4#
Dilli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Dilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Good shot there by Dilli.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoshino misses the body punch
and Dilli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Dilli lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Dilli.
Hoshino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Hoshino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

An out of breath Temel Dilli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD500     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Dilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilli connects with a single shot there.
Dilli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longbow.
Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longbow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Longbow moves out of range of the strikes.
Longbow scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longbow.
Dilli cracks the inside of Longbow's front leg.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Longbow misses with a hook. Dilli ducked under it nicely.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longbow.
Dilli misses with a hook. Longbow ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Dilli.
Longbow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longbow!
Longbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Longbow connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Longbow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Longbow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longbow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilli.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longbow.#T2#
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Longbow is looking to land body kicks.
Dilli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilli tries to bum rush Longbow with a series of wild strikes but Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longbow lands the left hand.
Dilli misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Longbow to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longbow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Dilli is rocked!
Longbow misses with a left hand
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Dilli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Dilli lands.
Dilli tries to land a leg kick but Longbow saw it coming and moves away.
Longbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longbow throws an overhand right that drops Dilli like a sack of potatoes! Longbow dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Longbow!
A victorious Henry Longbow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD491: Tycoon Junkie     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Dilli scores with a nice right hand.
Dilli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Jab from Dilli.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilli swings widly with a right hand
and Silver counters with a left to the body.
Dilli slips a straight right by Silver.#CL#
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Dilli on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Dilli keeps him there for the moment.
Dilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver. #T1#
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli misses with the head strike.
Dilli blocking some punches.
Dilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dilli misses with some punches.
Silver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dilli scores with a shoulder strike.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilli controls his hands. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilli throws a low kick but Silver avoids it.#T2#
Silver misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilli's head.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Silver. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Silver misses its target.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli jabs at Silver's body.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver misses with a hook. Dilli ducked under it nicely.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli misses with a hook.
Silver throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Dilli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dilli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Dilli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilli finds it's way round the side to connect with Silver's head.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silver.
Silver connects with a jab.
Dilli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli tries to work over Silver's front leg with a kick but Silver checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver slips a jab from Dilli.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilli throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Dilli blocks a head kick by Silver.
A nice side step and Dilli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A big right from Silver misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Dilli.
Silver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Dilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Dilli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silver tries to clinch there but Dilli circles away.
Dilli swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Dilli pushes him off.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silver jabs Dilli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Dilli thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver tries to clinch but Dilli moves out of range.
Silver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dilli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Dilli fails to land. #BC#
Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
A counter left hand to the body from Silver misses its target.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silver throws a combination. Dilli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Dilli is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Dilli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?#CL#
Silver instigates a clinch.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli working aggressively here.
Dilli tries to circle away but Silver has him pinned against the cage.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Silver.
Dilli can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Dilli stalling in the clinch.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dilli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Dilli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli thows a leg kick but Silver checks it
and Silver counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Dilli misses
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver cracks Dilli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.#CL#
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silver wants to break free but Dilli has control.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilli controls his hands. #BC#
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Silver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilli misses with a low kick as Silver jumps back.
Silver clobbers Dilli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silver throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Dilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dilli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silver doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilli scores with a hook.
Dilli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Dilli misses.
Silver blocks a head kick by Dilli.
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Dilli throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it. #T4#
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Dilli connects with a single shot there.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dilli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver walks into a left hand.
Dilli scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilli.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Dilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Silver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Silver misses with a hook. Dilli ducked under it nicely.
Dilli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dilli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver misses with a hook
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilli throws a head kick that half lands.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Dilli.
Jab from Silver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilli cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silver lunges at Dilli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilli's hand.
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silver counters with a big right hand! Oh Dilli is in trouble here! Silver follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD485: Autumn is here     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski misses the jab.
Dilli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilli throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Koski misses with a straight left.
Koski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Koski misses with a body kick.
Koski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli jabs Koski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dilli, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilli. That's going to slow Koski down.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
Dilli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski. #T1#
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
Koski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koski throws a head kick but Dilli moves out of range.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Dilli tries a quick counter leg kick but Koski is wise to it.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Koski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dilli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dilli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Dilli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Dilli throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilli blocks the body kick.
Dilli flicks out a counter leg kick but Koski steps away.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Koski misses its target.#T2#
Koski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koski clobbers Dilli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koski misses the jab.
Koski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilli.
Dilli wants to slow Koski down by chopping away at his legs.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Koski's head but Koski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilli jabs Koski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Dilli.
Koski swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koski takes one to the side of the head.
Koski throws a head kick that misses.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
Dilli throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Dilli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
A low kick from Koski misses
and Dilli counters with an inside leg kick.
Koski tries to land a body kick
and Dilli counters with a nice body shot.
Koski looks for the body kick but Dilli saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koski. That's going to slow Dilli down.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
It looked like Koski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilli.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Dilli connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilli blocks the leg kick.
Koski tries to move into range but Dilli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koski scores with a punch to the head.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilli avoided it.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilli misses the target.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dilli checks a low kick from Koski.
Dilli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koski.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dilli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koski under the eye.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koski with a hook.
Dilli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Koski.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Dilli blocks a jab.
Koski lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
Dilli works Koski's body with a nice hook.
Koski throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
Koski misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Dilli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski swinging wildly here.
Koski misses with a kick to the body
and Dilli counters with a leg kick.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.#T1#
Koski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski misses with a body shot.
That kick from Dilli tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koski throws out a loose jab but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Dilli moves out of range easily.
Koski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilli.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a leg kick.
Koski slips under a jab.
Koski throws out a leg kick but Dilli moves out of range and Koski only half commits.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Dilli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koski's hands.
Dilli throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Dilli stalks Koski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koski's face. Koski staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.#T2#
Koski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Koski ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
Koski misses the jab.
Dilli moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski connects with a solid leg kick.
Koski moves out of range as Dilli strikes.
Dilli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
Koski tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski lands with a shot to the body.
Koski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilli counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski walks into a straight right hand from Dilli.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
A clash of legs there as Dilli blocks the low kick.
Dilli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koski. Koski obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Koski.
Koski blocks a jab.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Dilli saw that one coming.
Dilli throws a series of punches but Koski avoids them all with ease.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski slips a straight right by Dilli.
Koski attempts a counter takedown but Dilli avoids it well and moves away.
Dilli slips under a jab.
Dilli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koski misses with a two punch combination.
Koski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koski throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Koski lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Dilli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilli throws a right hand that Koski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koski also avoids with ease.
Dilli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Koski.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Koski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koski slips a straight right by Dilli.
Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli checks a low kick from Koski.
Dilli tries a quick counter leg kick but Koski is wise to it.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Koski misses the jab.
Dilli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koski misses with a body kick.
Koski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koski throws a body kick that misses.
Koski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
Dilli feints and then cracks Koski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koski down.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a good low kick that Koski was not able to check.
Koski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilli lands a nice hook to Koski's body. Koski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
Dilli moves out of range as Koski strikes.#T1#
Koski throws a leg kick
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Koski works Dilli's body with a nice hook.
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilli throws a chopping leg kick but Koski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski misses with a straight left.
That kick from Dilli tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Dilli connects with a single shot there.
Koski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Dilli misses.
Koski throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli slips under a jab.
As Koski backs off Dilli throws a huge counter combo but Koski manages to avoid it all.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Koski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koski staying out of range there.
Dilli slips under a jab.
Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koski misses with a hook to the body
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilli. That's going to slow Koski down.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilli has time to react.
Koski slips under a jab from Dilli.
Koski throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koski moves out of range as Dilli strikes.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
Koski lands the left hand.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Koski throws a front kick aimed at Dilli's knee but Dilli avoids it well.
Dilli slips a jab from Koski.
Dilli scores with the left hand. Koski knows he should have avoided that one.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juan Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
Dilli is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Koski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dilli's knee momentarily.
Dilli throws a jab when Koski was well out of range.
Dilli with a jab.
Dilli throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Dilli misses with a straight left. #T4#
Koski dodges the punch combination from Dilli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koski needs to keep his hands up - Dilli had a free shot at his head there.
Dilli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Dilli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilli cracks the inside of Koski's front leg.
Dilli throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koski misses with a body shot.
Koski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dilli with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

Temel Dilli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Dilli misses with a hook.
Nikolaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikolaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilli needs to keep his hands up - Nikolaev had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolaev slips a straight right by Dilli.
Nikolaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikolaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dilli scores with a jab.
Dilli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch combination from Nikolaev misses.
Dilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilli avoids it really well and circles away.
Dilli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Dilli is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolaev misses the target.#T1#
Nikolaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilli connects with a right hand. Nikolaev shakes it off.
Dilli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilli throws a hook but Nikolaev blocks it.
Nikolaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dilli throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Nikolaev counters with a single leg into guard. Dilli didn't expect that. #ES2#
Dilli pushes Nikolaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilli eats them both and turns towards Nikolaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dilli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Nikolaev saw that one coming.
Nikolaev lands with a right hand. #T2#
Dilli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nikolaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Nikolaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikolaev is thwarting Dilli's attempts to control the position.
Nikolaev trying to control the action but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Dilli is blocking nicely.
Dilli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dilli keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dilli's head.
Nikolaev distracts Dilli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Dilli has his foot on Nikolaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Dilli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dilli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikolaev defends it easily.
Nikolaev is working Dilli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Dilli pulls Nikolaev in close to prevent any damage.
Dilli keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nikolaev won't allow Dilli to sweep him here.
Nikolaev postures up and lands a big shot to Dilli's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dilli trying to control the position.
Dilli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikolaev controls the pace.
Dilli controlling the position.
Nikolaev postures up in Dilli's guard and throws a big left but Dilli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli throws a combination that misses
letting Nikolaev counter with a right hand.
Dilli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikolaev's head.
Nikolaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolaev tries to move into range but Dilli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilli connects with a high kick.
Dilli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikolaev if he has to take too many more of those.
Nikolaev defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Dilli ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev looks for a takedown but Dilli sprawls well.#T1#
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Nikolaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev drops his hands momentarily and Dilli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilli scores with a hook to the body. Nikolaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Dilli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilli.
Nikolaev slips a jab from Dilli.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilli lands a head shot.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Dilli misses with a body punch
and Nikolaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli with a nice cross.
Nikolaev lands the left hand.
Dilli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Dilli throws a body punch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Dilli ducks down to avoid it.
Dilli cracks the inside of Nikolaev's front leg.
Jab from Nikolaev.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolaev with a hook.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilli tests Nikolaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikolaev fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Dilli misses
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilli misses the body punch #CL#
and Nikolaev moves into the clinch.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev fails to pull guard.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
Nikolaev pushes Dilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dilli on the inside.
Dilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike.
Nikolaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nikolaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dilli is trying to force a seperation but Nikolaev has the dominant position.
Nikolaev wants to stall.
Nikolaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dilli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikolaev stalling the fight.
Nikolaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilli smiles and moves away.
Temel Dilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Nikolaev as he checks the leg kick.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Nikolaev ducks down to avoid it.
Dilli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikolaev lands a slapping body shot.
Nikolaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilli misses the target.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Nikolaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikolaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilli.
Nikolaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Dilli misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nikolaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dilli!
Nikolaev tries to move to full mount but Dilli actually manages to regain half guard.
Dilli tries to roll over but Nikolaev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dilli actively working from the bottom here.
Nikolaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nikolaev wants to pass to mount but Dilli is defending the position.
Dilli is trying to control but can't.
Dilli is controlling Nikolaev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nikolaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Dilli manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nikolaev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nikolaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilli throws out a leg kick but Nikolaev moves out of range and Dilli only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Dilli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Dilli. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Dilli misses #CL#
and Nikolaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nikolaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikolaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Dilli slips a jab and a cross from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilli slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dilli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a jab to the body
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolaev feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Nikolaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dilli trying to control from the bottom.
Dilli is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dilli is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolaev. #T4#
Nikolaev is trying to control. Dilli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dilli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikolaev is working away from the top position though.
Dilli is looking to improve his position.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dilli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

A very excited looking Temel Dilli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: T176     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis lands a nice shot that snaps Dilli's head back.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
That kick from Saint Louis tenderised Dilli's leg. Dilli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut
letting Dilli counter with a right hand.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saint Louis takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Dilli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saint Louis's hands.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Dilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saint Louis swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis slips a jab from Dilli.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Dilli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dilli misses with a leg kick
and Saint Louis counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee.
Saint Louis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Saint Louis's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Saint Louis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Dilli.
A little feinted left hand from Saint Louis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint Louis throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
Saint Louis defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand.
Saint Louis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saint Louis scores with a jab. Dilli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Saint Louis finds it's way through Dilli's defenses.
A shot to the body from Saint Louis misses
and Dilli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint Louis.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Saint Louis avoids it with no problem.
Dilli slips a jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Saint Louis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saint Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli checks a low kick from Saint Louis.#T2#
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Saint Louis throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli misses with a few strikes there.
Saint Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint Louis misses with a body kick.
Dilli connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Louis lands with a hook. Dilli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saint Louis takes one on the button.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint Louis counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Dilli thuds a left hand into Saint Louis's body.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saint Louis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis takes one to the chin there.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
It looked like Saint Louis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilli throws a right hand that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a nice body shot.
Saint Louis cracks Dilli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a hook.
Dilli throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilli tries to work over Saint Louis's front leg with a kick but Saint Louis checks it.
Saint Louis throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saint Louis's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saint Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
Saint Louis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilli. That did some damage!
Dilli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint Louis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilli just manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Saint Louis moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Saint Louis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint Louis. That's going to slow Dilli down.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Dilli.
Saint Louis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis thumps Dilli with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saint Louis throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Dilli ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis wants to land a leg kick but Dilli is out of range.
Dilli unleashes a big counter combination but Saint Louis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saint Louis works Dilli's body with a nice hook.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilli.
Saint Louis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Dilli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Louis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dilli's head.
Saint Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilli can pounce on him.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Dilli moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Saint Louis throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli lands a jab to Saint Louis's midsection.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
Dilli connects with a single shot there.
Dilli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint Louis slips a jab from Dilli.
Dilli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands a jab.
Saint Louis thumps Dilli with a low kick.#T2#
Dilli jabs Saint Louis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dilli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Saint Louis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint Louis takes one to the chin there.
Saint Louis missing with a left hand there. Dilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
Dilli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Saint Louis.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Saint Louis.
Dilli checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Dilli connects with a single shot there.
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks Saint Louis off balance momentarily.
Saint Louis connects with a crisp jab.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dilli loads up on a big right hand but Saint Louis slips the punch.
Dilli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Dilli off balance momentarily.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Louis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilli misses the jab.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Saint Louis works Dilli's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilli! But no joy.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint Louis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Saint Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Saint Louis tries a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Saint Louis cracks the inside of Dilli's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Dilli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Saint Louis misses with a right hand
letting Dilli counter with a right hand.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Louis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint Louis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saint Louis thows a leg kick but Dilli checks it
and Dilli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saint Louis doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilli tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Dilli throws a leg kick but Saint Louis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saint Louis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilli throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Saint Louis finds it's target.
Dilli swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Dilli throws a wild body kick that Saint Louis sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saint Louis clobbers Dilli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilli loads up on a big right hand but Saint Louis slips the punch.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Dilli off balance momentarily.
Dilli scores with the left hand. Saint Louis knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Dilli throws a wild body kick that Saint Louis sees coming a mile off.
Dilli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint Louis to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilli blocks a leg kick.
Saint Louis is looking to score with low kicks.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint Louis finish him?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Dilli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dilli lands a jab to the head.
Saint Louis misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Louis.
Dilli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint Louis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis misses with a straight left.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilli checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Dilli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilli throws a good cross that connects.
Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli lands with an overhand left.
Saint Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Saint Louis walks into a straight right hand from Dilli.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dilli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli throws a leg kick but Saint Louis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilli checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Dilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Louis throws out the jab.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilli.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilli misses the target.
Saint Louis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
Saint Louis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilli lands a slapping body shot.
Saint Louis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Dilli blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Temel Dilli just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Dilli misses the jab.
Dilli swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saint Louis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saint Louis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilli's sensitive parts.
Dilli throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Saint Louis counter with a right hand.
Saint Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Dilli cracks Saint Louis with an open hand slap.
Dilli misses with a leg kick.
Saint Louis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilli misses with the body kick
and Saint Louis counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee. #T1#
Dilli misses the jab.
Dilli scores with a leg kick.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Louis's shoulder, as Saint Louis tries to avoid the shot.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Dilli misses the jab.
Saint Louis cracks the inside of Dilli's front leg.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saint Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
Dilli lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilli cracks Saint Louis with an open hand slap.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilli is looking for the big counter here.
Dilli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Saint Louis wants to slow Dilli down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saint Louis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
Saint Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Saint Louis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saint Louis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dilli's head.
Dilli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint Louis counters with a solid body kick.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dilli checks it well.
Dilli throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
Dilli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saint Louis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Saint Louis connects with a solid leg kick.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Dilli swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint Louis.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilli's head backwards.
Dilli throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Louis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis is looking to counter punch.
Saint Louis ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
Saint Louis jabs Dilli right on the nose. Dilli blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Dilli checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Dilli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis slips a jab from Dilli.
Saint Louis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilli just manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Dilli misses.
Dilli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saint Louis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilli will feel that in the morning.
Saint Louis thumps Dilli with a low kick.
Saint Louis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilli.
Saint Louis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilli.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Dilli moved away.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Louis scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilli looks to land a combination but Saint Louis avoids it well.
Dilli takes one on the button.
Dilli lands a right hook to the body.
Dilli dips to his left and cracks Saint Louis with an uppercut!
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Saint Louis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Saint Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Dilli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Louis.#T1#
Dilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Saint Louis throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis blocks a jab.
Saint Louis takes one on the button.
Dilli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saint Louis.
Dilli looks to land a left hand but Saint Louis moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Louis cracks Dilli with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Saint Louis walks into a stiff left hand from Dilli.
Dilli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saint Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilli counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli looks to land a left hand but Saint Louis moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilli avoided it.
Dilli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Louis throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
Dilli cracks Saint Louis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Louis.
A leg kick checked by Dilli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Louis. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilli lands with a good body shot.
Dilli moves out of range as Saint Louis throws a body kick.
Saint Louis scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Saint Louis moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilli.
Dilli slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Dilli throws a head kick that misses.
Dilli misses the jab.
Dilli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint Louis jabs Dilli right on the nose. Dilli blinks but takes it well.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
It looked like Saint Louis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint Louis tries to clinch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Dilli off balance momentarily.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Saint Louis throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saint Louis checks a leg kick.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint Louis.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dilli checks it well.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saint Louis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilli avoided it.
Dilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilli! But no joy.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Louis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Saint Louis.
Well Saint Louis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!

Martin Saint Louis retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Martin Saint Louis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: T171 Olympics Round 1.2     
Date:   Dec 11, 2016
#R1#
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Henley.
We've been informed that Dilli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dilli punishes Henley's body with a nice straight punch.
Henley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilli lands a jab to the head.
Henley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dilli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henley. That did some damage!
Dilli dips to his left and cracks Henley with an uppercut!
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henley moves away.
Henley is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli checks a low kick from Henley.#T1##TD2#
Dilli shoots in and gets a takedown into Henley's guard.
Henley trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer.
Dilli throws an elbow that misses. Henley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dilli's guard. Nice move by Henley!#REVR#
Henley won't allow Dilli to sweep him here.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilli, not yet.
Henley passes into half guard.
Dilli trying to control here. #T2#
Dilli keeping control of the position.
Henley trying to control the pace.
Dilli trying to control but Henley postures up.
Henley prevents Dilli from standing back up.
Dilli trying to control here.
Dilli is staying active underneath Henley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dilli is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henley throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henley, right into the meat.
Henley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henley looks for the body kick but Dilli saw that one coming.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henley.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Henley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Henley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henley takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Dilli finds it's target.#T4#
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli throws a leg kick but Henley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Henley.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Dilli connects with a jab.
Dilli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henley slips a jab from Dilli.
Good leg kick by Dilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dilli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Dilli tries to bum rush Henley with a series of wild strikes but Henley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henley is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Dilli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henley walks into a stiff left hand from Dilli.
A shot to the liver by Dilli. Beautiful body shot.
Henley misses with a looping left.#T1#
Henley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henley misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Dilli throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Henley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henley lands with a punch from half guard.
Henley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dilli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dilli wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilli defending well though. #T2#
Henley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henley working the head and body with strikes.
Henley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilli's head. #SUB#
Henley is working for a kimura but Dilli is defending it quite comfortably.
Dilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Dilli wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley is nestled in close to Dilli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Dilli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
Henley looks to land a strike but Dilli avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dilli is still in real trouble! Can Henley finish him?
Dilli wants to sweep but no luck.
Henley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Henley wants to control from the top but Dilli keeps moving.
Dilli has control of Henley's left arm, preventing Henley from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Dilli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henley wants to control from the top but Dilli keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henley postures up in Dilli's guard and throws a big left but Dilli blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Henley's shoulder, as Henley tries to avoid the shot.
Henley with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Henley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dilli stuns Henley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilli lands a nice looking body shot.
Henley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilli throws a hook but Henley avoids it easily.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
That's time! Henley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Henley lands a big head kick that sends Dilli tumbling to the mat! Henley takes a step backwards and waves Dilli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henley lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Dilli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dilli trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dilli trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dilli postures up in Henley's guard and throws a big left but Henley blocks it.
Dilli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henley is trying to control the position but Dilli postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dilli chips away with some ground and pound.
Dilli advances position into side control!
Henley holds on to Dilli's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ben Henley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dilli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley tries to bench press Dilli off him but Dilli keeps the position. #T2#
Dilli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dilli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henley down.
Dilli working the ground and pound.
Henley trying to remain calm as Dilli controls from the top position.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dilli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henley to see if he's OK.
Dilli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dilli lands a nice forearm strike.
Dilli controlling from side mount. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dilli.
Henley is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Dilli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henley, who protects the arm well.
Dilli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilli feints and then cracks Henley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henley down.
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli swings widly with a right hand
and Henley counters with a good low kick that Dilli was not able to check.
Henley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Henley slips under a jab from Dilli.
Henley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

A relieved looking Temel Dilli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: T170 Olympics Round 1     
Date:   Nov 25, 2016
#R1#
Dilli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilli shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dilli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilli blocks a leg kick.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli works the jab nicely.
Dilli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
A jab from Dilli does it's job there.
Dilli tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilli.
Dilli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Dilli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Dilli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Dilli's head back.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilli misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Dilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
McGuire avoids the body shot from Dilli.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilli connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Dilli lands with a right hand.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Dilli blocks the body kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilli rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Dilli lands.
Dilli scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilli circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilli lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilli doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
Dilli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Dilli's leg but Dilli calmly moves out of range.
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilli attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
A jab from McGuire misses.
A jab from Dilli misses.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dilli takes a step back to recover.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Dilli throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilli connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire feints the counter takedown.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGuire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dilli has got the better of the exchanges.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilli. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Dilli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Dilli is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli with a nice cross.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Dilli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?#TD2#
McGuire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dilli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dilli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dilli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dilli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dilli postures up.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Dilli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dilli works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Dilli from controlling successfully.
Dilli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dilli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dilli trying to hold on to McGuire's head to control him but McGuire postures up.
Dilli controlling the position well.
McGuire is taking a breather. Dilli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Dilli is trying to control but can't.
McGuire prevents Dilli from improving his position.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dilli gets full guard.
Dilli trying to control the position here.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire cracks Dilli with a good jab.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire slips a jab from Dilli.
Dilli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And McGuire tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Dilli counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Dilli lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
McGuire forces Dilli back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses the jab.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilli fails with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Dilli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Dilli throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire cracks Dilli with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Dilli throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilli misses the jab.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Dilli moved out of range nicely.
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Dilli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Dilli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilli seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
Dilli misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Dilli. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dilli drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Dilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Dilli throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Dilli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire digs a good hook to Dilli's body.
McGuire tries to clinch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
A big left from Dilli misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves out of range as Dilli strikes.
Dilli works the jab nicely.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilli looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Dilli throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Dilli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilli blocks the body kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Boyd McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Dilli moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Dilli scores with a nice head shot.
Dilli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Dilli.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Dilli misses with a body kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
Dilli tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilli moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Dilli scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Dilli counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Dilli. #T4#
Dilli scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilli to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilli. That snapped McGuire's head back.
Dilli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Dilli tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Dilli moves out of range easily.
Dilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Temel Dilli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

A victorious Temel Dilli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: T168     
Date:   Nov 11, 2016
#R1#
Henley misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Dilli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Dilli scores with a nice strike.
Henley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henley misses with a body shot.
Dilli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilli.
Henley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Dilli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dilli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Henley is looking for a triangle but Dilli pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Henley has his hands on Dilli's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dilli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dilli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henley's guard.
Henley tries to roll over but Dilli keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilli wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
Henley is trying to maintain the position but Dilli is very close to passing his half guard.
Henley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Henley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henley trying to control from the bottom.
Henley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilli. #SUB#
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dilli lands a jab to Henley's midsection.#T3##TD2#
Henley gets caught napping as Dilli dives in and scores a takedown. Henley manages to retain guard.
Henley trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Dilli defends easily.
Henley controls Dilli momentarily but Dilli frees himself. #SUB#
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dilli wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #T4#
Dilli is in close to Henley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dilli wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #SUB#
Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilli is aware though and is defending well.
Henley trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley is adopting a defensive guard.
Henley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dilli throws out a powerful jab.
Henley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henley.#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
A solid body kick from Dilli.
Henley throws a body shot but no joy.
Henley slips a jab from Dilli.
Henley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henley.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Henley takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Dilli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Henley sends Dilli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Henley is motioning to the referee to let Dilli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley dodges the punch combination from Dilli.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Henley finish him?
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Henley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henley somewhat.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Henley moved out of range.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Henley misses with an uppercut. Dilli saw that one coming.
Henley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Dilli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henley is pressing down on Dilli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dilli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dilli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilli trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henley pulls Dilli in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Dilli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Henley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dilli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Henley pulls down on the head and he's put Dilli to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: T164     
Date:   Oct 14, 2016
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Hao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dilli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao's sensitive parts.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Hao is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilli misses the target.
Dilli scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hao moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Hao. Beautiful body shot.
Dilli misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hao counters with a single leg into guard. Dilli didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dilli is trying to keep Hao in close.
Dilli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dilli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dilli is trying to control the position but Hao postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hao has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dilli blocks a head kick by Hao. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilli.
Dilli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dilli trying to hold on to Hao's head to control him but Hao postures up.
Hao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilli wants to control but Hao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hao passes to full mount! #T3#
Dilli is squirming around, avoiding Hao's attempts to control the action.
Dilli working to try and regain half guard.
Dilli wants to control but Hao is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilli holds on, trying desperately to control.
Dilli tries to hold on but Hao pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hao tries to control but Dilli wriggling away.
Hao controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dilli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dilli!
Dilli landing some decent shots from guard.
Dilli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao keeping moving, preventing Dilli from controlling successfully.
Dilli is really struggling to control Hao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Hao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dilli with a nice cross.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli cracks Hao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Dilli.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Hao misses with a kick to the body.
Dilli throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Hao throws out a counter right but Dilli avoids it with no problem.
Dilli digs a good hook to Hao's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli scores with a leg kick.
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hao throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilli.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dilli.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Hao.
Hao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hao moves out of range as Dilli strikes.
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hao misses the jab.
Dilli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilli blocks a jab.
Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilli. Dilli obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilli moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Dilli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli misses with a hook
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Dilli digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Dilli connects with a leg kick. Hao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilli throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilli tries to bum rush Hao with a series of wild strikes but Hao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Dilli lands with a shot to the body.
Hao blocks a head kick by Dilli.
Hao cracks Dilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hao's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilli.
Hao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilli's hands.
Dilli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilli shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hao slips a jab from Dilli.
And Hao tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Hao slips a jab from Dilli.
Hao leaves Dilli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temel Dilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hao shoots in for a takedown but Dilli shows good takedown defense.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Dilli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hao digs a good body shot into Dilli's ribs.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli has a takedown stuffed.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Hao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hao sizes up Dilli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
Hao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hao tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli throws a leg kick
and Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilli throws a series of punches but Hao avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Dilli misses with a hook. Hao ducked under it nicely.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Hao looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hao.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli throws a body punch but Hao moves out of range.
Dilli scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Dilli.
Hao scores with a shot to the body.
Hao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilli has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hao! #TD#
Dilli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao is trying to get back to full guard.
Dilli wants to take a breather but Hao is having none of it.
Dilli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hao defending well though.
Hao trying to control from the bottom.
Hao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dilli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dilli is stalling in the full guard.
Hao trying to control the position here. #T3#
Dilli landing with the ground and pound.
Dilli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dilli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dilli is looking to work some ground and pound but Hao has wrist control.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dilli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dilli with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilli is aware though and is defending well.
Hao trying to control the position.
Dilli throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Hao with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Hao misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

A victorious Temel Dilli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: T157 Newton vs Kaunismieli     
Date:   Aug 26, 2016
#R1#
Dilli connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Dilli moves out of range easily.
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Dilli.
Dilli lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Dilli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilli.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilli connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Dilli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily. #T1#
Dilli defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Dilli misses with a right hand
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Dilli connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Dilli takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Dilli with a series of wild strikes but Dilli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Dilli finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilli. That's going to slow Ferguson down. #T2#
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
A nice combination there by Ferguson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Dilli on that attempt.
Dilli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dilli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dilli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli thuds his shin into the meat of Ferguson's side.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dilli if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Dilli.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Dilli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilli. Dilli obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Dilli ducked under it nicely.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Dilli looking to score a takedown here. Ferguson is defending well but Dilli drives through and ends up in Ferguson's guard.
Dilli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilli looking to pass the guard.
Dilli is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dilli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dilli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Dilli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dilli tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilli.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Dilli throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Dilli lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
Dilli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson misses the body punch
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves out of range as Dilli strikes.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilli lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Dilli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the cage. Dilli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.#TD2#
Dilli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Ferguson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dilli is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
I was talking to Ferguson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dilli is leaning against Ferguson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilli can pounce on him.
Dilli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws a lazy body kick
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilli scores with a push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Dilli throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Dilli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilli misses with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that Dilli semi-blocks.
A cross from Dilli lands.
Dilli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli lands with a good body shot.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferguson enables Dilli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferguson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Ferguson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Dilli misses with some punches.
Dilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli misses with the head strike.
Dilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilli has double underhooks.
Dilli has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Dilli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dilli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Dilli moves out of range easily.
A jab from Dilli does it's job there.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Dilli shoots in and bounces Ferguson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Dilli from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temel Dilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Dilli.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferguson ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
Ferguson defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilli checks a leg kick.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Dilli didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilli cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Dilli cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilli throws a lazy head kick
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli thinks about the counter body kick.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Dilli.
Dilli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dilli avoids it.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Dilli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson lands a head shot.
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Dilli is rocked!#T2#
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson lands a jab to Dilli's midsection.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Dilli's belly button to the back.
Dilli with a nice cross.
Ferguson keeps Dilli at a distance using the push kick.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson cracks Dilli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dilli thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Dilli scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilli off the cage and back into range.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilli.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Dilli is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilli.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Dilli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson jabs Dilli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilli slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Dilli dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Dilli's head and hops out.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Dilli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferguson on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Dilli.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
A nice side step and Dilli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Dilli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Dilli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temel Dilli.
Well Dilli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

Temel Dilli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MFN 332: Same Day Fun     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1#
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Dilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Dilli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn drops his hands momentarily and Dilli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn tries to move into range but Dilli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vovchanchyn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilli finds it's way round the side to connect with Vovchanchyn's head.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Dilli scores with the left hand. Vovchanchyn knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn thows a leg kick but Dilli checks it
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilli misses with the combination.
Dilli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Vovchanchyn finds it's target.
Dilli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vovchanchyn swivels and escapes.
Dilli shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Dilli scores with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
Dilli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Dilli feints the counter takedown.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dilli, right into the meat.
Dilli checks the leg kick.
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilli.
We've been told by Vovchanchyn's head coaches at Miyagi Famiy Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
Dilli jabs at Vovchanchyn's body.
Dilli scores with the left hand. Vovchanchyn knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Dilli blocks the low kick.
Borislav Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.#T3##TD2#
Dilli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vovchanchyn to the mat! Vovchanchyn manages to get full guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Dilli is controlling the position.
Dilli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Dilli trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Dilli is controlling the position.
Dilli lands a couple of elbows.
Dilli postures up in Vovchanchyn's guard and throws a big left but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Dilli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dilli tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dilli postures up. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilli is aware though and is defending well.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Dilli from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilli wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Dilli controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilli. That snapped Vovchanchyn's head back.
Dilli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vovchanchyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice head shot.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli throws a hook but Vovchanchyn avoids it easily.
Dilli slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
Dilli feints a counter leg kick.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovchanchyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilli tried to score with a low kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab. Dilli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big right from Vovchanchyn misses.
Dilli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Dilli as he checks the leg kick.
Vovchanchyn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilli lunges at Vovchanchyn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vovchanchyn's hand.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilli at a distance.
Dilli misses the jab.
Vovchanchyn misses with a right hand
and Dilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.
Dilli defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Dilli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilli loads up on a big right hand but Vovchanchyn slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Vovchanchyn. That snapped Dilli's head back.
Dilli cracks Vovchanchyn with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilli takes a swing at Vovchanchyn's ribcage but misses.
Dilli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Dilli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vovchanchyn can pounce on him.
Vovchanchyn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilli checks the leg kick.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn is looking to slow Dilli down with leg kicks.
Vovchanchyn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Jab by Dilli.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovchanchyn misses the jab.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilli digs a good hook to Vovchanchyn's body.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Vovchanchyn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilli eats them both and turns towards Vovchanchyn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Dilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilli shoots in but no luck this time.
Vovchanchyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Dilli.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Dilli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Dilli checks the leg kick.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Dilli moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Dilli lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Vovchanchyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Dilli cracks Vovchanchyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilli off the cage and back into range.
Vovchanchyn wants to slow Dilli down by chopping away at his legs.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli with the counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it easily.
Dilli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vovchanchyn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Dilli counters with a two punch combo.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli drops his hands momentarily and Vovchanchyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borislav Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Vovchanchyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn tries a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Vovchanchyn throws a solid leg kick but Dilli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vovchanchyn.
Dilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Vovchanchyn gets caught flat footed, as Dilli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dilli trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vovchanchyn working a defensive guard here.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Dilli from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Dilli controlling him for the moment.
Dilli passes Vovchanchyn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dilli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dilli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dilli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dilli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Dilli keeps him under control.#ES#
Vovchanchyn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dilli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dilli managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Dilli is controlling him.
Dilli can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn lands a left hand. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Vovchanchyn throws out a leg kick but Dilli moves out of range and Vovchanchyn only half commits.
Dilli checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Dilli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vovchanchyn.#CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Dilli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Dilli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilli shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Dilli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli checks the leg kick.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it. #T3#
Dilli slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilli! But no joy.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Dilli throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
It looked like Vovchanchyn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilli throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Vovchanchyn throws a big counter combination but Dilli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Dilli avoids them all with ease.
Dilli blocks a leg kick.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Vovchanchyn misses.
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Dilli looks to move away, Vovchanchyn throws a big counter combo but Dilli just gets out of the way.
Vovchanchyn moves forwards but Dilli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borislav Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temel Dilli.
Dilli checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a front kick aimed at Dilli's knee but Dilli avoids it well. #T4#
Dilli swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a low kick but Dilli moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Dilli.
Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Dilli. Dilli gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilli's head.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the head.
Dilli checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Dilli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vovchanchyn is able to avoid easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild combination.
Dilli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vovchanchyn with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Dilli avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Vovchanchyn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vovchanchyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Vovchanchyn!

 

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Temel Dilli and Chris Griffin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!




176 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs



172 cm
24 yrs
149 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Temel Dilli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Dilli. Dilli maintains the clinch.
Dilli is looking for a takedown.
Dilli tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
Dilli wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temel Dilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is working for takedown but Dilli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin wants a takedown.
Griffin has Dilli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dilli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
Dilli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Griffin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dilli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dilli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dilli clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin wants a takedown but no success here.
Dilli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli looking for a takedown.
Dilli wants a takedown.
Griffin can't get the takedown.
Dilli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dilli tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dilli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dilli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Griffin has clasped his hands together around Dilli's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dilli (0) vs (4) Griffin
Dilli is looking for a sweep.
Dilli is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Griffin taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dilli's face as Griffin controls the position.
Dilli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilli is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin works to advance to full mount. Dilli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dilli (0) vs (6) Griffin
Griffin is looking to work his way around to Dilli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dilli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dilli is trying to reverse the position but instead Griffin has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Dilli (0) vs (9) Griffin
Griffin looking to hold on to the position here but Dilli rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dilli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dilli (2) vs (9) Griffin
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is not content to let Dilli control the position.
Griffin wants to control but Dilli is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is holding on to half guard well.
Griffin wants to control but Dilli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dilli controlling the action here.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Dilli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dilli is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dilli is looking to stall here but Griffin recovers full guard.
Griffin working a defensive guard here.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Dilli tries to pass.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin controls Dilli momentarily but Dilli frees himself.

Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dilli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dilli (5) vs (9) Griffin
Griffin is trying to control Dilli's posture but Dilli avoids it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin manages to get back to half guard.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Dilli is very close to passing his half guard.

Dilli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin moves into full guard.
Dilli trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Dilli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer.
Dilli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dilli wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Dilli trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dilli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dilli.

Griffin actively working from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dilli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Dilli wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dilli sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Dilli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dilli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dilli's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dilli (5) vs (13) Griffin
Dilli can't escape the position.

Griffin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dilli trying to control the hands but Griffin won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilli is in bad spot here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Griffin tightening his grip on Dilli, looking for the choke.

Griffin has got one arm under Dilli's chin. This could be trouble... Dilli trying to control the other hand but Griffin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dilli has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Griffin!
After the fight, Chris Griffin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: MFN 326: LA Law     
Date:   Jun 26, 2016
#R1#
Dilli throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Dilli throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.#CL2#
Datsik clinches up against the cage.
Dilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilli lands with a left to the head.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilli scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
Dilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to control Dilli's arms but Dilli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Datsik has his back to the cage.
Dilli tries to stall but Datsik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Dilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilli lands a shot to the body.
Dilli just leaning against Datsik, taking a breather.
Dilli can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Still in the clinch, Datsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Datsik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the head but Dilli blocks with his arms.
Dilli scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilli takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Datsik.
Datsik stalling in the clinch.
Datsik lands a shot to the body.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dilli.
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilli. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilli lands with a light punch inside.
Dilli lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Datsik.
Dilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Dilli avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Dilli blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Datsik connects with a knee to the head.
Datsik taking a breather.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dilli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Datsik can turn it around.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Dilli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Datsik.
Dilli slips a jab and a cross from Datsik.
A head kick from Dilli lands but Datsik takes it in his stride. #T3#
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Datsik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dilli's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a leg kick.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dilli swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Datsik! But no joy.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Dilli finds it's way through Datsik's defenses.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilli lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Datsik throws out a loose jab but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target. #CL2#
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Datsik stalling the fight.
A short right from Dilli on the inside.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Datsik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilli.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik looking to throw knees to the head but Dilli is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Dilli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Datsik momentarily.
Datsik wants to slow Dilli down by chopping away at his legs.
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Dilli.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Datsik throws out a counter right but Dilli avoids it with no problem.
Dilli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Datsik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilli blocks a head kick by Datsik. #CL2#
Datsik closes the distance and pushes Dilli back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik leaning against his opponent.
David Datsik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilli lands a body shot. #BC#
Dilli manages to break the clinch.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Datsik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dilli lands with a cross.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Dilli.#CL2#
Datsik clinches.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilli misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Dilli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik takes a shot to the head.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Datsik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dilli blocking some punches. #T2#
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilli.
Datsik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dilli lands a left hand.
Datsik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilli.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Dilli's head.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik avoiding damage.
Datsik stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Dilli throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dilli breaks the clinch.
Datsik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Dilli - just one landing.
Dilli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Datsik's hands.
Datsik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
David Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Dilli.
Datsik scores with a push kick.
Dilli feints and then cracks Datsik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Datsik down.
Dilli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Datsik throws a low kick, looking for Dilli's leg but Dilli calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Dilli throws a big counter combination but Datsik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Dilli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Datsik tries to clinch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilli moves out of range of the leg kick from Datsik.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Datsik ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
Dilli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Dilli takes it in his stride.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dilli with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilli doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Datsik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Dilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilli.
The referee is keeping an eye on Datsik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dilli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Datsik throws a leg kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Dilli misses with a lunging right hand
and Datsik counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee.
Datsik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilli can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Dilli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
Dilli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Datsik scores with a nice strike.
Datsik connects with a solid leg kick.
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Datsik moves into the clinch.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Dilli.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Datsik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Datsik taking a breather.#T3#
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilli.
Datsik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Dilli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Datsik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Datsik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilli lands with a slapping head kick.
Datsik is looking to land body kicks.
Dilli throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Datsik thows a leg kick but Dilli checks it #TD#
and Dilli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Datsik's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik wants to get back to his feet but Dilli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
David Datsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dilli content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!

A very excited looking Temel Dilli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai     
Date:   May 22, 2016
#R1#
Dilli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortes. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortes tries to work over Dilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dilli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dilli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
Dilli sizes up Cortes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes misses with a straight right.
Dilli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
Dilli misses with a double jab
and Cortes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cortes tries to land a front kick but Dilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Dilli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortes is fending him off so far but Dilli persists. Nope, Cortes circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortes avoids a kick to the body.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dilli.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortes misses the target.
Dilli cracks Cortes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cortes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli blocks a jab.
That kick from Cortes tenderised Dilli's leg. Dilli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
A little feinted left hand from Cortes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilli throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Cortes throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortes sizes up Dilli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilli throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
As Dilli looks to move away, Cortes throws a big counter combo but Dilli just gets out of the way.
Dilli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Dilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilli misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dilli.
Cortes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.#T3#
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilli's sensitive parts.
Dilli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dilli throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Dilli scores with a nice head shot.
Dilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilli throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortes throws a leg kick
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes throws a series of punches but Dilli avoids them all with ease.
Cortes checks a leg kick.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortes throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
Dilli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cortes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cortes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortes.
Cortes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cortes.
Dilli misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Dilli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cortes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dilli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortes is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes has his hands on Dilli's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortes finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilli's head. #CUT#
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Dilli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Dilli catches Cortes right on the button with a cross.
Cortes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilli on the side of the head.
Cortes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Cortes dodges the punch combination from Dilli.
Cortes scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Cortes blocks the low kick.
Dilli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Dilli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
Dilli swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortes finish him?
Cortes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilli will feel that in the morning.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Cortes cracks Dilli with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cortes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dilli to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes drops Dilli with a naaaaasty hook - Dilli is in real trouble here! Cortes dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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