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Event:
Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Aybara throws a hook but Dacke avoids it easily.#TD#
Dacke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aybara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dacke preventing the sweep.
Aybara keeps trying to improve his position.
Dacke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aybara looking for a sweep. Not yet Aybara, not yet.
Dacke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aybara wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacke stays in close to Aybara's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Dacke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dacke throws a right and a left that Aybara avoids nicely.
Aybara scores with the left hand. Dacke knows he should have avoided that one.
Dacke 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.
Dacke ducks right into an uppercut from Aybara.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dacke.
Aybara stuffs the takedown attempt from Dacke. Dacke gets slowly back to his feet.
Dacke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dacke slips under a jab from Aybara.
Aybara throws a series of punches but Dacke avoids them all with ease.
Aybara throws a combination that misses
and Dacke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dacke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Dacke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dacke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dacke throws a series of punches but Aybara avoids them all with ease.
Aybara unleashes a big counter combination but Dacke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aybara scores with a head kick. Dacke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aybara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dacke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dacke tries for a takedown but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aybara throws a combination. Dacke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dacke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Aybara lands but Dacke takes it in his stride.
Dacke slips a jab and a cross from Aybara.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aybara enables Dacke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aybara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Aybara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dacke has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aybara manages to break the clinch.
Dacke looks to land a combination. Aybara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Aybara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dacke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##TD#
Dacke drives through with a takedown into Aybara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Dacke controlling him for the moment.
Dacke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dacke tries to stand but Aybara is controlling from the bottom.
Dacke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aybara looking for a sweep. Not yet Aybara, not yet. #T4#
Dacke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aybara wants to hit a switch here but Dacke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aybara there!
Aybara is desperately trying to improve his position but Dacke has a good base and remains in mount.
Dacke controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dacke fails with a takedown attempt.
Aybara misses with a straight left.
Aybara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dacke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aybara avoids it really well and circles away.
Aybara scores with the left hand. Dacke knows he should have avoided that one.
Aybara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dacke counters with a three punch combo that has Aybara backing up. Aybara nods at Dacke to acknowledge the strikes.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dacke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown but Aybara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aybara.#TD#
Dacke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Aybara tries to buck Dacke off but Dacke is having none of it.
Aybara being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Aybara is trying to improve his position.
Dacke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dacke trying to control the action but Aybara is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dacke controls the position.
Aybara struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aybara misses with a head kick.
Dacke throwing a counter right hand but Aybara manages to avoid it.
Aybara throws a hook but Dacke avoids it easily.
Dacke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Perrin Aybara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aybara throws a series of punches but Dacke moves out of range.
Aybara misses with a double jab
and Dacke counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Aybara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dacke forces Aybara back against the cage and clinches.
Aybara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aybara can't break the clinch.
Dacke keeps control of Aybara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aybara stops a takedown attempt from Dacke.
Aybara stops a takedown attempt from Dacke.
Aybara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aybara misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Aybara breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dacke or perhaps it was just good defense by Aybara, which made it look bad.
Aybara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aybara throws a sloppy head kick and Dacke moves out of range easily. #TD#
Dacke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aybara wants to get back to full guard.
Dacke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aybara wants to improve his position but Dacke is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aybara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dacke counters with a series of strikes. Aybara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aybara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aybara misses with an uppercut
and Dacke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aybara misses with a low kick.
Dacke throwing a counter right hand but Aybara manages to avoid it.
Aybara misses with a body shot.
Aybara clobbers Dacke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dacke shoots in looking for a takedown. Aybara tries to sprawl out of it but Dacke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aybara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aybara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aybara throws a body kick that misses
and Dacke counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Dacke misses the target.
Dacke staying out of range there.
Aybara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aybara as he avoids it easily.
Aybara throws a right and a left that Dacke avoids nicely. #TD2#
Aybara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dacke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aybara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dacke is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Aybara taking a break here but Dacke is having none of it and regains half guard.
Aybara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dacke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dacke is trying is best to control the position here.
Dacke wants to improve his position but Aybara is controlling well.
Aybara is looking to stall here but Dacke recovers full guard.
Aybara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dacke keeping moving, preventing Aybara from controlling successfully.
Aybara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dacke looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybara postures up in Dacke's guard and throws a big left but Dacke blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dacke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aybara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dacke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aybara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dacke is out of range.
Aybara takes a swing at Dacke's ribcage but misses.
Aybara slaps away a takedown attempt from Dacke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aybara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aybara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Aybara fails to land with a series of punches.
Dacke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aybara swivels and escapes.
Aybara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacke moves away.
Aybara works over Dacke's head and body with a nice combination.
Dacke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aybara avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Dacke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aybara pulls Dacke in close to his closed guard and prevents Dacke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aybara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Aybara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dacke is looking to stand up but Aybara isn't so interested in that idea.
Aybara postures up and lands a big shot to Dacke's brow.
Aybara is looking to work some ground and pound but Dacke has wrist control.
Dacke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dacke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aybara looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin Aybara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aybara 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Aybara!
Perrin Aybara was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gc163
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Dacke shoots for a takedown but Shiroo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Donk. Dacke catches Shiroo right on the button with a cross.
Dacke 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.
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiroo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dacke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiroo pinned against the cage. Shiroo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacke with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Shiroo counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo effectively controlling the action here.
Shiroo avoiding damage.
Shiroo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dackes head. #T1#
Dacke goes for a takedown attempt but Shiroo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shiroo slips a jab and a cross from Dacke.
#CL2#
Shiroo closes the distance and pushes Dacke back into the cage.
Shiroo scores with a shot to the side of Dacke's head.
Still in the clinch, Shiroo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dacke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiroo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Shiroo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shiroo gets through Dacke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shiroo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Dacke avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
Shiroo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dacke up against the cage.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Shiroo.
Dacke letting Shiroo take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Dacke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dacke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiroo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dacke is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiroo has double underhooks.
Shiroo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Shiroo. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Dacke is trying to drag Shiroo to the mat but Shiroo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiroo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Shiroo.
Shiroo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shiroo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dacke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiroo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiroo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacke backwards.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shiroo fails to land. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
A short left from Shiroo.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiroo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacke controls his hands.
Shiroo is pressed up against the cage. Dacke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiroo down to the mat. Shiroo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dacke.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dacke.
Shiroo wants to counter with a clinch but Dacke pushes him away.
Shiroo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Shiroo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shiroo closes the distance and pushes Dacke back into the cage.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Dacke blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiroo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Dacke blocks it.
#TD#
Dacke is trying to trip Shiroo. He has hold of a leg but Shiroo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dacke persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dacke content to stall in guard here.
Dacke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo has a closed guard, preventing Dacke from standing up. #T1#
Shiroo is pulling down on Dacke's head to control his posture.
Dacke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shiroo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Dacke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Dacke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Dacke is going to stand back up.
Dacke is stalling here. Shiroo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dacke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shiroo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dacke tries to buck Shiroo off but Shiroo is having none of it.
Dacke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shiroo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dacke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shiroo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dacke is not content to let Shiroo control the position. #T3#
Dacke is looking to regain half guard here but Shiroo keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shiroo.
Dacke can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiroo working the head with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shiroo is working Dacke over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Shiroo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dacke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dacke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shiroo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tetsuya Shiroo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Shiroo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shiroo throws a strike aimed at the side of Dacke's head but Dacke avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiroo in the domination position with Dacke hanging on.#SU2#
Shiroo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dacke to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dacke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacke with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Shiroo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shiroo slows down the pace here.
Dacke goes for a takedown attempt but Shiroo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dacke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiroo tries to clinch up
and Dacke counters with a series of strikes. Shiroo will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo slips a straight right by Dacke.
Dacke lands with a straight right. Shiroo didn't see that one coming.
Sirius Dacke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dacke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Shiroo tries to get to full guard but Dacke has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiroo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dacke prevents Shiroo from standing back up.
Dacke wants to take a breather but Shiroo is having none of it.
Dacke wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shiroo is not content to let Dacke control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dacke keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shiroo scores with a shoulder strike.
Shiroo has Dacke pressed against the cage.
Shiroo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Shiroo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiroo lands a left hand.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Dacke breaks the clinch.
Dacke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiroo moves away.#CL2#
Dacke tries to keep at a distance but Shiroo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiroo.
#TD#
Dacke tightens his grip and picks Shiroo up, before dumping him to the ground. Shiroo manages to land in guard.
Shiroo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shiroo wants to stand but Dacke is controlling the position.
Sirius Dacke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dacke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dacke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dacke stops Shiroo from standing up.
Dacke throws a strike but Shiroo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shiroo is pushing down on Dacke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dacke is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiroo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiroo thows a huge punch but Dacke dodges it nicely.
Shiroo is trying to control. Dacke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tetsuya Shiroo.
I've got Shiroo 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
A relieved looking Tetsuya Shiroo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Gc157
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirius Dacke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Dacke on that attempt.
Stevens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Stevens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dacke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Stevens has Dacke up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Dacke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Dacke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dacke to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dacke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke slips nicely into half guard.
Dacke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Stevens is working hard here to advance position.
Dacke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dacke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
Dacke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dacke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Stevens working for a triangle but Dacke defends it easily.
Dacke wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens has a closed guard, preventing Dacke from standing up. #SUB#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Dacke pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dacke is looking to stand up but Stevens won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stevens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevens throws a strike aimed at the side of Dacke's head but Dacke avoids it well.
Dacke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Stevens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dacke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens throws a strike but Dacke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Dacke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dacke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Dacke's legs - danger averted.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Dacke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Stevens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dacke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dacke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dacke content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Dacke 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dacke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dacke checks a leg kick.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dacke as he jumps to the side.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Dacke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dacke slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
#TD#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dacke napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but Dacke is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Dacke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position. #T1#
Dacke gets back to half guard.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
Dacke manages to get to full guard.
Dacke 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#
Stevens wants to improve his position but Dacke is controlling well.
Dacke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Ground and pound from Dacke. #SUB#
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dacke pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Dacke decides to return to a standing position.
Dacke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Dacke drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dacke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dacke is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
Sirius Dacke has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dacke stacks Stevens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dacke!
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Dacke taking a breather here.
Dacke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dacke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dacke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens tries to roll over but Dacke keeps him under control.
Dacke content to control rather than advance.
Dacke wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dacke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dacke closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Dacke pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dacke shoots in and bounces Stevens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dacke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dacke stays in close to Stevens's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dacke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stevens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dacke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stevens.
Dacke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Frank Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Stevens is looking to regain half guard here but Dacke keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dacke content to control rather than advance.
Dacke working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Stevens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dacke is looking for a kimura here.
Dacke prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Dacke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dacke stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dacke tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dacke gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Dacke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dacke slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dacke 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Event:
CFC 425
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Caine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacke.
#TD2#
Caine gets caught napping as Dacke dives in and scores a takedown. Caine manages to retain guard.
Dacke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dacke is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke wants to stand but Caine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dacke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Caine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dacke controls the pace.
Caine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Caine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dacke slips nicely into half guard.
Caine is trying to control but can't.
Caine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dacke wants to stand up but Caine is controlling the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dacke in particular looking to stall.
Caine tries to roll over but Dacke keeps him under control.
Dacke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dacke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dacke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dacke prevents a body shot from Caine. #T3#
Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacke controls his hands.
Caine throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacke.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dacke blocks a body shot from Caine.
Dacke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacke goes for a takedown attempt but Caine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caine connects with a jab.#T4#
Caine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dacke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dacke's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dacke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Caine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dacke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dacke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dacke closes the distance and clinches up with Caine, looking for a takedown. Dacke pushes Caine against the cage but Caine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caiaphas Caine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.#CL#
Caine moves into the clinch.
Dacke blocks a body shot from Caine.
Caine can't find room to land a body shot as Dacke controls the action.
Caine throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacke.
A short right from Caine on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caine throws a head punch that misses.
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 Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Dacke tries to keep at a distance but Caine has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Caine successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacke is looking to stand up but Caine won't let him.
Dacke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caine's guard.
Caine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Caine is staying active underneath Dacke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caine is trying to get back to full guard.
Dacke is trying to control. Caine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caine trying to control but Dacke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Caine actively working from the bottom here.
Dacke slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Dacke prevents Caine from improving his position.
Dacke trying to control from half guard but Caine is working away.
Caine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacke is working away from the top position though.
Dacke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dacke blocks the strikes from Caine.
Caine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dacke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dacke wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving. #T2#
Caine is trying to keep Dacke in close.
Dacke trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Caine throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Caine is looking for a triangle here but Dacke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dacke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Caine is looking for a sweep.
Dacke controlling the position. #T3#
Dacke is continuing to stall.
I wouldn't like to be where Caine is right now.
Caine is not content to let Dacke control the position.
Caine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Caine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dacke prevents Caine from improving his position.
Caine punching from the bottom.
#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.
Dacke controlling the action here. #SUB#
Caine looking for submissions off his back.
Dacke passes to side control.
Dacke controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caine can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacke.
Dacke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caine slaps away a takedown attempt from Dacke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the body from Caine misses
and Dacke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Caine.
Dacke looks for a takedown but Caine sprawls well.
Caine misses with a head kick.
Caine misses with a hook to the body
and Dacke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caine misses with a takedown attempt
and Dacke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caine jabs Dacke right on the nose. Dacke blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine with a poor takedown
and Caine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dacke counters with a series of strikes. Caine will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Dacke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Caine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Caiaphas Caine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.
Caine misses with a left hand
and Dacke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dacke counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Caine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Dacke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caine trying to remain calm as Dacke controls from the top position.
Dacke tries to stand but Caine is controlling his head.
Dacke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dacke working away.
Caine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dacke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The adventures of Dacke the control monster continue. Boring.#T2##SUB2#
Dacke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dacke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dacke's best efforts.#SUB#
Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dacke pulls his head out easily.
Dacke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dacke.
Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dacke trying to control the action but Caine is working from the bottom.
Caine won't allow Dacke to pass to mount. #SUB#
Caine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dacke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caine punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dacke gets a takedown into half guard.
Caine throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Dacke manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Caine is looking for a sweep.
Caine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dacke is trying to stand up here but Caine is controlling him well.
Dacke trying to control but Caine postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caine in particular looking to stall.
Dacke is looking to control Caine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dacke avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Caine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dacke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dacke 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Event:
GFC 60: Bailey vs Project 2
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller walks into a jab.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dacke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dacke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dacke slows the pace down in half guard.
Dacke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dacke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dacke stands up and beckons Miller to join him on the feet.
Dacke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Dacke persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dacke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Dacke gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dacke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Dacke decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dacke or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dacke goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dacke throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacke.
Dacke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller misses with a hook.
Dacke lands with an overhand left.
Dacke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dacke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dacke lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A punch combination from Miller misses. #TD#
Miller tries to sprawl but Dacke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dacke is taking a breather. Miller 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.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacke is working away from the top position though.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dacke. #T4##SU#
Dacke stands up out of the half guard.
Dacke tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Dacke fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miller tries to bum rush Dacke with a series of wild strikes but Dacke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller scores with a jab.
Dacke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dacke tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Miller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dacke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Dacke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sirius Dacke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dacke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Dacke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dacke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Dacke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dacke throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Dacke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.
Miller with a jab.
Miller slips a straight right by Dacke.
Dacke misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dacke shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacke misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dacke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Dacke misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dacke. #T3#
Miller swings for the body but Dacke moves out of range.
Dacke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller throws out a counter right but Dacke avoids it with no problem.
Dacke shoots and misses
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Dacke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dacke has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dacke misses with a takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Dacke managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
#KD2#
Miller drops Dacke with a big knee straight up the middle! Dacke is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Dacke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sirius Dacke has been cut.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Oh Dacke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dacke throws out the jab.
Miller is looking for the big counter here.
Dacke seems to have got his legs back now.
Sirius Dacke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Dacke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sirius Dacke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dacke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dacke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dacke.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Dacke is out of range.
Dacke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dacke is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Dacke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dacke tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darius Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Dacke.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Dacke blocks it.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dacke avoids it.
Miller lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
#BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Dacke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dacke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dacke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller scores with a counter punch that sends Dacke to the canvas! Miller smells blood - he's punishing Dacke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dacke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Miller!
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Event:
GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dacke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dacke misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dacke in his tracks.
Dacke throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Timmons throws a right hand that Dacke ducks under and follows up with a left that Dacke also avoids with ease.
Donk. Timmons catches Dacke right on the button with a cross.
Dacke scores with a hook.
Dacke 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!
Timmons catches Dacke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Timmons cracks Dacke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Timmons connects with a body shot that sends Dacke's belly button to the back.
Dacke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dacke looks to land a right hand but Timmons moved out of range.
Timmons misses with a hook. Dacke ducked under it nicely.
Dacke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmons . #T1##TD#
Dacke shoots in and bounces Timmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Timmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dacke controlling from the top position.
Dacke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmons is keeping the position for now.
Dacke trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Timmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dacke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Timmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Timmons won't allow Dacke to get back to his feet.
Timmons scoring with some ground and pound.
Dacke keeping full guard, as Timmons tries to pass.
Timmons won't allow Dacke to sweep him here. #T3#
Timmons trying to control but Dacke is working from the bottom.
Timmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dacke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacke.
It seemed like Timmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Timmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Timmons throws a jab when Dacke was well out of range.
Dacke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timmons defends well and Dacke ends up having to push Timmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dacke works Timmons 's body with a nice hook.
Dacke takes a swing at Timmons 's ribcage but misses.
And Timmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Dacke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Timmons misses with a looping right.#TD#
Dacke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timmons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Timmons is looking to regain half guard here but Dacke keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Dacke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dacke shoots and misses
and Timmons counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons throws a body punch but Dacke moves out of range.
It looked like Dacke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Timmons tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons connects with a single shot there.
Dacke has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Timmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dacke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dacke misses with a takedown
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Timmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Timmons 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dacke shoots in and drives through. Timmons sprawls well.
Timmons throws an overhand right that lands on Dacke's shoulder, as Dacke tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dacke momentarily.
#TD#
Dacke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Timmons is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Dacke stands up from half guard.
Timmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Timmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dacke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Timmons lands with a hook. Dacke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons connects with a jab.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmons connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Dacke! He's out on his feet! Timmons rushes in and drops Dacke with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Timmons !
In his post fight interview, Bill Timmons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Dacke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dacke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Dacke.
Halo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Dacke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dacke works his way into side control.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Dacke slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo wants to control but Dacke postures up.
Dacke looks up at the clock and then as Halo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dacke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Dacke wants to stand but Halo is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Dacke tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dacke controlling the position.
Halo wants to control but Dacke postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Dacke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A shot to the liver by Halo. Beautiful body shot.
Dacke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Dacke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dacke avoids the strikes from the bottom by Halo.
Dacke wants to take a breather but Halo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dacke.
Dacke lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dacke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Halo wants to stand and escape but Dacke is having none of it.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dacke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Dacke has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halo tries to roll over but Dacke keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dacke slows the pace down in half guard.
Dacke wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Dacke tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dacke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dacke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacke trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halo closes the distance but Dacke moves to the side
and Dacke counters with a stiff right hand.
Dacke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacke.
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Dacke shoots in.
Dacke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.
Spartacus Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.
Dacke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halo. Dacke shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Dacke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Dacke gets caught napping as Halo dives in and scores a takedown. Dacke manages to retain guard.
Halo is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dacke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo landing with the ground and pound.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Halo wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Halo won't allow Dacke to sweep him here.
Halo distracts Dacke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dacke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halo wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dacke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dacke has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage. #T3#
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dacke holds on and takes a little breather.
Dacke working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dacke swivels and escapes.
Dacke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
Dacke scores with a jab to the body.
Dacke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halo avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD2#
Dacke gets a double leg takedown into Halo's guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Dacke from controlling successfully.
Dacke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo controls Dacke momentarily but Dacke frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Halo dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Dacke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halo quickly recovers to half guard.
Dacke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dacke trying to control from Halo's half guard. Halo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Dacke controlling from the top position.
Halo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Dacke trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dacke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halo pulls Dacke in to control the position.
Dacke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dacke won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Dacke wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T2#
Halo keeping full guard, as Dacke tries to pass.
Dacke trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Dacke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dacke wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dacke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Halo does no damage. #TD2#
Dacke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dacke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Dacke wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo is controlling his arm.
Dacke is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Dacke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Halo stuns Dacke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Dacke gets the takedown into side control.
Sirius Dacke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halo wants to control but Dacke postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dacke 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Event:
GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Dacke.
Vakarchuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dacke throws out the jab.
Vakarchuk goes for a double leg but Dacke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dacke continues to drive forward.
Dacke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vakarchuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dacke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vakarchuk somewhat.
Vakarchuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dacke misses its intended target.
Vakarchuk with the counter takedown but Dacke avoids it easily.
Vakarchuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dacke counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dacke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakarchuk moves away.
A jab from Dacke misses.
Vakarchuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dacke is fending him off so far but Vakarchuk persists. Nope, Dacke circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirius Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vakarchuk! But no joy.
Dacke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dacke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dacke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dacke cracks Vakarchuk with a good jab.
A slow jab from Dacke misses its intended target. #T2#
Vakarchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dacke's waist but Dacke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vakarchuk off to one side.
Vakarchuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dacke tries to avoid it but Vakarchuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dacke to the ground. Dacke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dacke misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Vakarchuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dacke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vakarchuk is in Dacke's guard.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vakarchuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakarchuk has Dacke pulled in close to control his posture.
Dacke trying to move into half guard but instead Vakarchuk has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Vakarchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Dacke has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vakarchuk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vakarchuk postures up in Dacke's guard and throws a big left but Dacke blocks it. #T3#
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Dacke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
Dacke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakarchuk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vakarchuk works over Dacke with some ground and pound from guard.
Vakarchuk stops Dacke from standing up.
Vakarchuk wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Dacke is keeping the position.
Vakarchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vakarchuk is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk with a nice head shot there.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
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.
#R2#
Dacke scores with a decent looking hook.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vakarchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dacke circles away.
As Vakarchuk looks to move away, Dacke throws a big counter combo but Vakarchuk just gets out of the way.
Dacke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vakarchuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke misses the shot to the body.
Dacke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dacke defends it well.
Vakarchuk slips a jab and a cross from Dacke.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dacke.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown
enabling Dacke to counter with a crisp jab.
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dacke as he jumps to the side.
Sirius Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Dacke misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
Dacke holding on.
Vakarchuk cracks Dacke with a big elbow. #T2#
Vakarchuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vakarchuk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dacke pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vakarchuk controlling from side mount.
Dacke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position but Dacke is working away.
Dacke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vakarchuk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dacke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dacke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vakarchuk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vakarchuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Dacke's head but Dacke avoids it well.#T3#
Vakarchuk lands some shots froms side control.
Vakarchuk grinds an elbow into Dacke's temple.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Vakarchuk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dacke pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk working the ground and pound.
Dacke wants to control but Vakarchuk postures up.
Vakarchuk landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Vakarchuk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vakarchuk tries to score with some ground and pound. Dacke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Vakarchuk scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Dacke is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vakarchuk lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Dacke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacke is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk tries for a kimura but Dacke is defending well.
Dacke is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk swings around for an armbar but Dacke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vakarchuk's guard.
Dacke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dacke wants to control from the top but Vakarchuk keeps moving.
Vakarchuk is trying to control the position but Dacke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Vakarchuk with that takedown attempt.
Dacke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dacke with a body shot.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirius Dacke is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vakarchuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacke.
Dacke misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vakarchuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Vakarchuk throws a strike but Dacke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vakarchuk controlling the position.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk working for a triangle but Dacke defends it easily.
Vakarchuk has a closed guard, preventing Dacke from standing up.
Vakarchuk working a defensive guard but Dacke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vakarchuk tries to buck Dacke off but Dacke is having none of it.#T2#
Vakarchuk is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Dacke is looking to take a break and control but Vakarchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dacke wants to stand but Vakarchuk is controlling his arm.
Vakarchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dacke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vakarchuk tries to improve position but can't.
Vakarchuk manages to get back to half guard.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for subs from the bottom but Dacke mounts him!#T3#
Dacke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position but Dacke isn't that keen on the idea.
Vakarchuk tries to control the position but Dacke now has his back.
Dacke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dacke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vakarchuk is trying to break free.
Vakarchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dacke.
#T4#
Vakarchuk tries to break free.
Dacke not allowing Vakarchuk to control his hands.
Vakarchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dacke.
Vakarchuk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dacke tries to get the hooks in deep but Vakarchuk pushed the leg off.
Vakarchuk is really stuck here.
Dacke controls the position.
Dacke trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dacke 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Event:
GFC 26: Pollice verso
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Dacke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Easterly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dacke defends it well.
Dacke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Easterly.
Dacke works the jab nicely.
Dacke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dacke swinging wildly here.
Easterly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dacke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Easterly has time to react.
Sirius Dacke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Easterly manages to avoid it.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
Dacke scores with a one two! Easterly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Hayden Easterly has been cut.
Dacke scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Dacke misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Dacke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dacke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Easterly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dacke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dacke keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass.
Easterly prevents Dacke from getting back to his feet.
Easterly tries to free his leg and advance position but Dacke is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easterly is pushing down on Dacke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dacke is fighting to maintain full guard but Easterly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Easterly is keen to just control but Dacke is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB2#
Easterly is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura but Dacke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Easterly to get the leverage.
Easterly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Club Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dacke tries to kick Easterly off but Easterly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dacke is concentrating on defense, preventing Easterly from advancing position.
Dacke wants to control but Easterly is keeping busy.
Dacke is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dacke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dacke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Easterly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Easterly throws a chopping leg kick but Dacke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dacke lands with an uppercut that bounces Easterly off the cage and back into range.
Dacke throws a series of punches but Easterly moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Easterly misses
and Easterly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Easterly loads up on a big right hand but Dacke slips the punch.
Easterly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Easterly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacke. Easterly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easterly connects with a nice looking jab.
Dacke throws a series of punches but Easterly avoids them all with ease.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacke stalks Easterly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Easterly's face. Easterly staggers backwards, shaken.
Dacke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Easterly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dacke as Easterly shoots in.
Dacke misses the jab.
Easterly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dacke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dacke misses with a body shot.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayden Easterly'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.
#R2#
Easterly throws a hook but Dacke avoids it easily.
Easterly connects with a leg kick. Dacke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dacke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Easterly can do to turn this around?
Dacke misses the shot to the body.
Dacke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dacke throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
Sirius Dacke is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacke throws a one two combo.
Easterly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly walks into a stiff left hand from Dacke.
Easterly slips under a jab from Dacke.
And Easterly tries to counter it with a takedown but Dacke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dacke throws a hook but Easterly avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Easterly.
Easterly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dacke in his tracks.
Dacke misses with the combination.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dacke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Easterly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dacke throws a hook to the side of Easterly's head but Easterly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Easterly fails to land with a series of punches.
Dacke connects with the punch.
Easterly thows a leg kick but Dacke checks it
and Easterly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Dacke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dacke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
Easterly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly scores with a nice right hand.
Easterly throws a hook but Dacke blocks it.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dacke.
Dacke throws a nice looking combination but Easterly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dacke cracks a nice hook into Easterly's ribs.
Dacke lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Dacke takes a swing at Easterly's ribcage but misses.
Dacke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Easterly circles away quickly and effectively.
Dacke misses with a straight right.
Dacke throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
Easterly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dacke scores with a punch to the head.
Easterly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Easterly throws a chopping leg kick but Dacke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dacke checks a leg kick. #T4#
Dacke blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dacke there.#CUT#
That has opened up Hayden Easterly's cut even more.
Easterly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Easterly lands a nice shot to the body.
Dacke misses with a wild combination.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dacke.
Easterly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dacke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dacke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Easterly with the counter takedown but Dacke avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hayden Easterly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
A big left from Easterly misses.
Dacke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dacke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dacke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Easterly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dackes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dacke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dacke lands an overhand right.
Easterly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacke.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Dacke. Those never looked like landing.
Sirius Dacke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Easterly dodges the punch combination from Dacke.
Dacke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Easterly's hands.
Easterly swings for the body but Dacke moves out of range.
It looked like Dacke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dacke throws a series of strikes that have Easterly backpedaling.
Dacke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Easterly. Easterly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Easterly.#T2#
Easterly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dacke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Easterly scrambles back to his feet.
Easterly punishes Dacke's body with a nice straight punch.
Easterly blocks a jab.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
Dacke looks to land a left hand but Easterly moved out of range nicely.
Easterly defending well as Dacke loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dacke.
And Easterly tries to counter it with a takedown but Dacke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Easterly throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Dacke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Easterly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dacke has time to react.
Easterly fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Easterly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Dacke misses its target.
Donk. Easterly catches Dacke right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Dacke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Easterly.
Easterly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Easterly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Easterly misses with a straight left.
Easterly avoids the body shot from Dacke.
Dacke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Dacke throws a series of punches but Easterly avoids them all with ease.
Dacke lands a slapping body shot.
Dacke misses with the combination.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Easterly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dacke under the eye.
Easterly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dacke in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easterly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dacke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dacke, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sirius Dacke!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Sirius Dacke!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sirius Dacke!
Sirius Dacke wins by unanimous decision!
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