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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Omar Dijkstra (ranked 5505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19976 p4p, 0 weight class). Dijkstra comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Back To The Primitive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Omar Dijkstra! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dijkstra tries to sprawl but Schultz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dijkstra (0) vs (2) Schultz
Dijkstra wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Dijkstra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dijkstra is doing well to control the position and prevent Schultz from advancing to side control.
Dijkstra tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dijkstra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dijkstra 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.
Dijkstra has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dijkstra is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (2) Schultz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dijkstra is fighting to break Schultz's control of his arms but Schultz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schultz controls Dijkstra momentarily but Dijkstra frees himself.
Dijkstra tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (4) Schultz
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Dijkstra keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Dijkstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dijkstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dijkstra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Dijkstra looking to control.
Dijkstra is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Dijkstra gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dijkstra holds on and takes a little breather.
Dijkstra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schultz stacks Dijkstra 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 Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Dijkstra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra regains half guard.
Schultz prevents Dijkstra from improving his position.
Dijkstra trying to control here.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz is taking a breather. Dijkstra 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Dijkstra from improving his position.
Dijkstra actively working from the bottom here.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dijkstra is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dijkstra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Dijkstra.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dijkstra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Dijkstra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (10) Schultz
Dijkstra is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dijkstra (4) vs (10) Schultz
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Well,Dijkstra is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Dijkstra sits in half guard.
Dijkstra is working for a submission of some sort.
Dijkstra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dijkstra trying to control from Schultz's half guard. Schultz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dijkstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
Syn 581
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Denis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dijkstra slips a straight right by Denis.
Dijkstra missing with a left hand there. Denis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denis has time to react.
Dijkstra swings for the body but Denis moves out of range.
Dijkstra checks a low kick from Denis.
Denis tries to close the distance and clinch but Dijkstra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dijkstra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dijkstra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra throws a poor cross that misses
and Denis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dijkstra misses the body punch
and Dijkstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dijkstra misses with a hook
#KD#
and Denis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dijkstra! Denis lets Dijkstra back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Dijkstra is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dijkstra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Denis.
Dijkstra is still on wobbly legs! Can Denis finish him?
Denis throws a powerful right kick. Dijkstra tried to block low but the kick was high! Dijkstra was taken right off of his feet! Denis jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Achab Denis!
Achab Denis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 571 - The Undertow
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Dijkstra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irhin connects with the punch.
A jab from Irhin misses.
Irhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dijkstra.
Irhin defending well as Dijkstra loads up on a big left hand.
Dijkstra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dijkstra throws the left hand but Irhin avoids the punch easily.
Irhin misses with a wild body shot.
Irhin moves out of range as Dijkstra strikes.
Irhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irhin throws a head kick but Dijkstra moves out of range.
A big left from Irhin misses.
Dijkstra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irhin.
Irhin lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dijkstra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dijkstra.
Nice uppercut lands for Dijkstra. That snapped Irhin's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dijkstra.
A little jabbing left from Irhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Dijkstra.
Irhin moves out of range as Dijkstra strikes.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dijkstra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irhin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A big right from Dijkstra misses.
Irhin scores with a body shot.
Irhin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Irhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dijkstra defending well as Irhin loads up on a big left hand.
Dijkstra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dijkstra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omar Dijkstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Dijkstra misses.
The fighters circling - Dijkstra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut.
Irhin swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Irhin.
A slow jab from Dijkstra misses its intended target.
Irhin misses with a right hand
and Dijkstra counters with a straight right hand.
Dijkstra throws out a powerful jab.
Dijkstra throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Dijkstra throws a lazy right hand but Irhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dijkstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Dijkstra lands.
Irhin looks to land a right hand but Dijkstra moved out of range.
Dijkstra throws a lazy uppercut
and Irhin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irhin misses with a few strikes there.
Irhin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irhin.
Irhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dijkstra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Irhin.
Dijkstra takes a swing at Irhin's ribcage but misses.
Irhin tests Dijkstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irhin lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Irhin scores with a jab to the head.
Dijkstra fails to land with a series of punches.
Irhin moves away from the strike by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra walks into a stiff left hand from Irhin.
Irhin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Irhin ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Irhin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Irhin misses with an uppercut
and Dijkstra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dijkstra momentarily.
Irhin lands an overhand right.
Irhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irhin thuds a left hand into Dijkstra's body.
Dijkstra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irhin misses with a straight left.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut.
Dijkstra lands with a hook. Irhin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irhin moves away from the strike by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra scores with a hook.
Irhin throws a shot to the body.
Dijkstra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra throws a big shot that misses.
Dijkstra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irhin loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch.
Irhin throws a series of punches but Dijkstra avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irhin slips under a jab from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses the shot to the body.
Dijkstra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dijkstra loads up on a big right hand but Irhin slips the punch.
Dijkstra cracks a nice hook into Irhin's ribs.
Dijkstra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dijkstra throws out a loose jab but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Irhin moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra throws a jab when Irhin was well out of range.
Irhin throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Dijkstra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dijkstra lands a head shot.
Irhin lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dijkstra throws an overhand right that lands on Irhin's shoulder, as Irhin tries to avoid the shot.
Irhin throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Dijkstra slips a jab from Irhin.
A little feinted left hand from Dijkstra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dijkstra looks to land a right hand but Irhin moved out of range.
Irhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Irhin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dijkstra.
Irhin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irhin ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a hook. Irhin ducked under it nicely.
Irhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dijkstra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irhin connects with a body shot.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Irhin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Irhin misses with a hook
and Dijkstra counters with a nice uppercut.
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
Irhin moves away from the strike by Dijkstra.
Irhin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Irhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irhin ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut.
Irhin takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Irhin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut
and Irhin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Irhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irhin.
Dijkstra misses with a left hand
enabling Irhin to counter with a crisp jab.
Irhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dijkstra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irhin.
Dijkstra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dijkstra takes a swing at Irhin's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Irhin misses.
Irhin throws a nice looking combination but Dijkstra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irhin moves out of range as Dijkstra strikes.
Irhin avoids the body shot from Dijkstra.
Irhin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Irhin connects with the punch.
Dijkstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irhin manages to avoid it.
Irhin misses with an uppercut.
Dijkstra connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Irhin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irhin.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dijkstra clobbers Irhin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Irhin.
Dijkstra with a jab.
Irhin takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Irhin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irhin throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dijkstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Irhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dijkstra throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irhin! But no joy.
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
Dijkstra throws an overhand right that lands on Irhin's shoulder, as Irhin tries to avoid the shot.
Dijkstra throws a big shot that misses.
Irhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irhin connects with a single shot there.
Dijkstra works Irhin's body with a nice hook.
Irhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dijkstra. #T3#
Irhin lands with a slapping head kick.
Irhin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dijkstra lands a really nice looking cross but Irhin seems unphased.
Dijkstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irhin on the side of the head.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Dijkstra misses the target.
Irhin swinging wildly here.
Dijkstra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dijkstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irhin.
A jab from Dijkstra misses.
Irhin throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Irhin lands a nice shot to the body.
Irhin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dijkstra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dijkstra misses with a straight right.
Irhin misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Dijkstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irhin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irhin misses with a body shot.
Irhin scores with a nice right hand.
Dijkstra throws out a powerful jab.
Dijkstra missing with a left hand there. Irhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omar Dijkstra is winning the standup battle so far.
Irhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dijkstra throws out the jab.
Dijkstra misses with a looping right.
Irhin throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Irhin lands an overhand right.
Dijkstra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irhin lands a nice shot that snaps Dijkstra's head back.
Nice defenses there by Irhin.
Irhin jabs at Dijkstra's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irhin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irhin throws a hook but Dijkstra avoids it easily.
Dijkstra looks to throw the jab but Irhin is out of range.
Irhin misses with a hook. Dijkstra ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dijkstra misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artem Irhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dijkstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irhin feints a jab promting Dijkstra to slip. Irhin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dijkstra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Irhin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Dijkstra misses.
Dijkstra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dijkstra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Irhin staying out of range there.
Irhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
Nice shot by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Dijkstra lands.
Irhin slips under a jab from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irhin finds it's way round the side to connect with Dijkstra's 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!
Irhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dijkstra.
Irhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Dijkstra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dijkstra misses the jab.
Irhin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Irhin. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dijkstra.
Irhin connects with a single shot there.
Dijkstra throws an overhand right that lands on Irhin's shoulder, as Irhin tries to avoid the shot.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra misses with a looping left.
Dijkstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dijkstra swings for the body but Irhin moves out of range.
Dijkstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Irhin.
Irhin misses with a hook.
Irhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dijkstra.
Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Irhin moves away from the strike by Dijkstra.
A jab from Dijkstra misses.
Irhin misses with a looping right.
Dijkstra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Dijkstra misses with a hook. Irhin ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Irhin misses.
Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Irhin moves away and avoids it.
Irhin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Irhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dijkstra.
Irhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irhin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Dijkstra scores with a four punch combination!
Irhin missing with a left hand there. Dijkstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irhin.
Irhin blocks a jab.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Irhin.
Dijkstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irhin.
Irhin scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irhin! But no joy.
Irhin throws a big shot that misses.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Irhin moves away from the strike by Dijkstra.
Irhin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dijkstra staying out of range there.
Dijkstra is looking to counter punch.
Dijkstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Irhin there.
Dijkstra loads up on a big right hand but Irhin slips the punch.
Dijkstra misses with a looping right.
Irhin defending well as Dijkstra loads up on a big left hand.
Irhin slips a jab from Dijkstra.
Irhin misses with a right hand
enabling Dijkstra to counter with a crisp jab.
Irhin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irhin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Dijkstra misses.
Dijkstra blocks a jab.#T4#
Irhin throws a sloppy body shot
and Irhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Irhin misses the target.
Irhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Irhin does it's job there.
Irhin walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irhin, as that shot connected.
Irhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkstra.
Irhin scores with a shot to the body.
Dijkstra misses with a body shot.
Irhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra lands an overhand right.
Irhin slips a straight right by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irhin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irhin defending well as Dijkstra loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Irhin finds it's target.
Dijkstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omar Dijkstra.
Well Dijkstra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
Omar Dijkstra 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:
Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dijkstra.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Wampage Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dijkstra checks a low kick from Johnson.
Dijkstra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Dijkstra down.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dijkstra.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Dijkstra.
Jab from Johnson.
Dijkstra misses with a body kick. #T1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Dijkstra is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson cracks Dijkstra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Dijkstra's body. Dijkstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Dijkstra's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dijkstra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dijkstra fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dijkstra's calf.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dijkstra. Dijkstra obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Johnson throws a hook but Dijkstra blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dijkstra at a distance.
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!
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dijkstra with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson stuns Dijkstra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dijkstra throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Dijkstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Dijkstra cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dijkstra throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Dijkstra throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Dijkstra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dijkstra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dijkstra. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dijkstra checks the leg kick.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dijkstra at a distance.
#T4#
Dijkstra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dijkstra.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson punishes Dijkstra's body with a nice straight punch.
Dijkstra lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dijkstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Dijkstra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wampage Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Wampage Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Dijkstra gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dijkstra to get the leverage.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1#
Dijkstra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dijkstra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Dijkstra advances to half guard.
Dijkstra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dijkstra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dijkstra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dijkstra wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dijkstra slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dijkstra is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dijkstra trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dijkstra. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dijkstra.
Johnson throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dijkstra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dijkstra rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dijkstra can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dijkstra.
Dijkstra wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra misses with a two punch combination.
Dijkstra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson thumps Dijkstra with a low kick.
Johnson catches Dijkstra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dijkstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dijkstra checks the leg kick.
Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Dijkstra throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Dijkstra closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Dijkstra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dijkstra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Dijkstra tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Dijkstra can't get the takedown.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dijkstra blocking some punches.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dijkstra or not.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dijkstra controls his hands.
Dijkstra takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dijkstra's elbow.
Dijkstra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dijkstra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Dijkstra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dijkstra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dijkstra wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to stand up but Dijkstra is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Dijkstra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Dijkstra is working away. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dijkstra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dijkstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Dijkstra with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dijkstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Dijkstra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Dijkstra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dijkstra moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Dijkstra connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dijkstra.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wampage Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wampage Johnson!
Wampage Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Syn 556 - Legerity
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Dijkstra digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Dijkstra lands a right hook to the body.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Dijkstra avoids it.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dijkstra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dijkstra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dijkstra slips a straight right by Johnson.#CL2#
Dijkstra darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dijkstra is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dijkstra backwards.
Dijkstra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Dijkstra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dijkstra tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dijkstra taking a breather. #TD2#
Dijkstra has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Dijkstra manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Johnson is not content to let Dijkstra control the position.#SUB2#
Dijkstra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dijkstra is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Dijkstra keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dijkstra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Dijkstra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson wants to stand but Dijkstra is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dijkstra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dijkstra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dijkstra.
Johnson pulls Dijkstra in close to prevent any damage.
Dijkstra trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson is looking to wear down Dijkstra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dijkstra throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
Dijkstra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dijkstra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Dijkstra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dijkstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dijkstra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dijkstra trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dijkstra. Dijkstra obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Dijkstra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wampage Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Dijkstra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wampage Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Dijkstra takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Dijkstra misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dijkstra thinking.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dijkstra counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Dijkstra seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Dijkstra stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully. #T2#
Johnson controls Dijkstra momentarily but Dijkstra frees himself.
Dijkstra throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Dijkstra is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.#REVR#
Omar Dijkstra has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!#SUB2#
Dijkstra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Dijkstra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Dijkstra.#SUB2#
Dijkstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dijkstra wants to sweep but no luck.
Dijkstra is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dijkstra trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dijkstra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dijkstra misses with a two punch combination.
Dijkstra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra takes one to the chin there.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dijkstra under the eye.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wampage Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dijkstra manages to avoid it.
Dijkstra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dijkstra tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Dijkstra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dijkstra looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
And Dijkstra tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Dijkstra connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Dijkstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Dijkstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
Dijkstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Johnson gets caught napping as Dijkstra dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Dijkstra pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to improve his position but Dijkstra is controlling well.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Dijkstra trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Dijkstra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dijkstra wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dijkstra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Dijkstra throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dijkstra controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Dijkstra working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Dijkstra tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Dijkstra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dijkstra.#T4#
Dijkstra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dijkstra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson gets to mount! Dijkstra was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dijkstra is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wampage Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 553 - Restitution
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dijkstra.#CUT2#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Dall checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dijkstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dijkstra lands with a good body shot.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dijkstra, right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dijkstra throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dijkstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dijkstra. That's going to slow Dall down.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dijkstra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dijkstra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dijkstra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dijkstra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #T1#
Dijkstra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dijkstra fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dijkstra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dijkstra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dijkstra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall is pressing down on Dijkstra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dijkstra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Dijkstra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Dijkstra stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Dijkstra looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dall passes into side control!
Dijkstra is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.#T3#
Dijkstra is looking to get back to full guard here but Dall has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dijkstra keeps working.
Dall wants to control for a moment but Dijkstra uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Dall 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.
#SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dijkstra has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dijkstra is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
#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.
Well, if Dall 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.
Dijkstra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dijkstra tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dijkstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dijkstra. That snapped Dall's head back.
Dijkstra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dijkstra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dijkstra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dijkstra closes the distance and clinches up with Dall, looking for a takedown. Dijkstra pushes Dall against the cage but Dall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
Dall checks the leg kick.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall jabs Dijkstra right on the nose. Dijkstra blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Dijkstra's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Omar Dijkstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Dijkstra moves out of range easily.
Dijkstra's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dijkstra's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dall throws a leg kick but Dijkstra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Dall avoids it easily.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dijkstra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Dijkstra looks to clinch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dijkstra slips under a jab.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Dijkstra moved out of range nicely.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dijkstra lands a front kick.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Dijkstra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dijkstra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Dijkstra slips a jab from Dall.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Dall avoids it easily.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily. #T2#
Dijkstra throws a sloppy head kick
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dall throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dijkstra at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dijkstra wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dall misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Dijkstra gets a takedown into half guard.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Dijkstra has control of the leg.
Dijkstra passes to side control.
Dijkstra is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dijkstra moves into full mount!
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Omar Dijkstra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dijkstra looking to finish Dall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dall!#T4#
Dijkstra tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
Dijkstra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dijkstra raining down shots from the mount!
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Dijkstra with shots to the head and body - Dall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dijkstra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dall is looking to improve his position but Dijkstra isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dijkstra. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dijkstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.#CL2#
Dijkstra moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall cracks Dijkstra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dijkstra is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dijkstra misses with the combination.
#T1#
Jab by Dall.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Dijkstra's knee but Dijkstra avoids it well.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dijkstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dijkstra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Dijkstra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dijkstra slips a straight right by Dall.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omar Dijkstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Dijkstra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Dijkstra catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dijkstra to score with a decent uppercut.
Dijkstra moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dijkstra. That did some damage!
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a leg kick.
Dijkstra digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dijkstra thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dijkstra is looking to clinch. #T3#
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Dijkstra's knee but Dijkstra avoids it well.
Dijkstra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Dall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dijkstra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dijkstra won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Dall wants to control but Dijkstra passes easily into half guard.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Dijkstra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully.
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dijkstra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dijkstra tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omar Dijkstra.
I've got Dijkstra 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
A very excited looking Omar Dijkstra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Nazarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dijkstra throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov cracks Dijkstra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Nazarov's leg but Nazarov calmly moves out of range.
Dijkstra throws a solid leg kick but Nazarov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dijkstra.
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Dijkstra tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dijkstra slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dijkstra misses with a hook.
Nazarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dijkstra or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarov, which made it look bad. #T1#
Dijkstra throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Dijkstra motions for Nazarov to come forward. Dijkstra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dijkstra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarov scores with a jab.
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dijkstra slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov tests Dijkstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a leg kick.
Nazarov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a head kick.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov lunges at Dijkstra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dijkstra's hand.
Dijkstra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazarov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dijkstra's head.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily.
Nazarov thuds a left hand into Dijkstra's body.
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dijkstra misses with a head kick.
Vadim Nazarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Nazarov misses. #T3#
Dijkstra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dijkstra tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dijkstra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dijkstra wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dijkstra walks into a left hand.
Nazarov throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Nazarov takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Nazarov as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Dijkstra ducks down to avoid it.
Dijkstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dijkstra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.#T4#
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dijkstra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarov sprawls and moves away.
Dijkstra wants to land a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range.
Dijkstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dijkstra tries to land a leg kick but Nazarov saw it coming and moves away.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Dijkstra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Nazarov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dijkstra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dijkstra missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Nazarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Dijkstra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Nazarov moved away.
Dijkstra tries for a takedown but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Dijkstra tries to work over Nazarov's front leg with a kick but Nazarov checks it.
Dijkstra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dijkstra throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
Dijkstra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dijkstra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazarov.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dijkstra is looking to clinch.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dijkstra works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Dijkstra moved out of range.
Dijkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazarov checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dijkstra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Dijkstra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dijkstra wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dijkstra throws out the jab.
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick from Dijkstra.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dijkstra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dijkstra.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dijkstra cracks Nazarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Nazarov's leg but Nazarov calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov slips a jab from Dijkstra.#TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nazarov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dijkstra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nazarov prevents Dijkstra from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Nazarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Nazarov is trying to improve his position.
Nazarov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dijkstra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Dijkstra stops Nazarov from getting back to his feet.
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well.
Dijkstra prevents Nazarov from standing back up.
Nazarov wants to control but Dijkstra is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nazarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dijkstra pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dijkstra seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dijkstra tries to pass to full mount but Nazarov defends it.
Dijkstra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Dijkstra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dijkstra misses with a kick to the body.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Dijkstra ducks down to avoid it.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dijkstra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarov 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.
Dijkstra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazarov.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Dijkstra is rocked!
Nazarov swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarov is quick to defend against it.
Oh Dijkstra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dijkstra throws a front kick aimed at Nazarov's knee but Nazarov avoids it well.
Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick.
Dijkstra seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Dijkstra saw that one coming.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dijkstra at a distance.
Nazarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dijkstra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazarov.
Dijkstra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarov swivels and escapes.
Dijkstra fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazarov in the body.
Dijkstra lands a jab to the nose.
Dijkstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dijkstra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nazarov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dijkstra's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Dijkstra finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wacker checks a leg kick.
Wacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dijkstra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wacker goes for a double leg but Dijkstra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dijkstra continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick from Dijkstra misses. #TD2#
Wacker gets a takedown into half guard.
Dijkstra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dijkstra.
Wacker pushes down on Dijkstra's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dijkstra is pressing down on Wacker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Wacker sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dijkstra doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Wacker paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dijkstra - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omar Dijkstra!
Omar Dijkstra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#649 Defoe v Verama
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dijkstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. Hauki saw that one coming.
Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dijkstra moves out of range as Hauki throws a body kick.
A jab from Dijkstra does it's job there.
Hauki lands with a good body shot.
Dijkstra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hauki.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick
and Hauki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dijkstra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hauki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dijkstra momentarily.
Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Dijkstra slams his shin into Hauki's torso.
Hauki connects with a body shot.
Dijkstra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Dijkstra gets a double leg takedown into Hauki's guard.
Hauki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hauki, not yet.
Hauki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Hauki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Hauki!#REVR#
Hauki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dijkstra looking to control.
Hauki controlling from the top position.
Dijkstra trying to keep a closed guard but Hauki is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dijkstra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dijkstra working a defensive guard but Hauki passes into half guard.
Hauki prevents Dijkstra from improving his position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Hauki seems content to control.
Dijkstra wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hauki seems content to control.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Hauki is controlling well.
Dijkstra has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dijkstra wants to control but Hauki is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dijkstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range.
Hauki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hauki throws a hook but Dijkstra blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dijkstra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hauki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dijkstra's head backwards.
Dijkstra connects with a body shot.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dijkstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hauki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dijkstra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hauki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hauki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Hauki misses the target.
Hauki looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range.
Dijkstra scores with a nice right hand.
Hauki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dijkstra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf.
Hauki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dijkstra.
Hauki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dijkstra, right into the meat.
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 Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod.
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#
Hauki lands with a kick to the temple. Dijkstra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dijkstra looks to throw the jab but Hauki is out of range.
Dijkstra defending well as Hauki loads up on a big left hand.
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hauki.
Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Dijkstra misses.
Hauki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch.
Taneli Hauki is winning the standup battle so far.
Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hauki throws out a powerful jab.
Hauki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dijkstra. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Hauki.
Hauki lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dijkstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hauki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Hauki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hauki checks a leg kick. #T1#
Hauki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hauki throws a body kick that misses.
Dijkstra tries to move into range but Hauki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hauki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hauki misses with a low kick as Dijkstra jumps back.#TD2#
Hauki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dijkstra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dijkstra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hauki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hauki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hauki keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass. #T2#
Dijkstra is looking to pass into half guard but Hauki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hauki is in guard.#REVR#
Dijkstra is trying to keep Hauki in close.
Dijkstra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dijkstra looking to control.
Hauki won't allow Dijkstra to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dijkstra wants to control but Hauki passes easily into half guard.
Dijkstra is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Dijkstra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
Hauki trying to control the action but Dijkstra is working from the bottom.
Hauki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Hauki is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dijkstra wants to slow Hauki down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki.#T4#
Dijkstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hauki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hauki scores with a punch to the head.
Hauki with a jab.
Hauki scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body punch from Hauki.
Hauki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dijkstra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hauki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Hauki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hauki - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki works the jab nicely.
Hauki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dijkstra fails to land the takedown.
Hauki is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hauki misses with a looping right.
Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hauki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dijkstra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dijkstra.
Hauki throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Hauki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hauki misses.
Hauki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hauki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dijkstra can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hauki misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dijkstra counters with a shoot takedown. Hauki fights it but they end up in guard.
Dijkstra trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hauki keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully.
Dijkstra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard.
Hauki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hauki keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hauki throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
Hauki blocks a low kick nicely.
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hauki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hauki misses with a body shot.
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hauki.
Hauki throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Hauki avoids it easily.
Taneli Hauki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dijkstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hauki avoids the body shot from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Dijkstra takes the fight into the clinch.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Dijkstra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hauki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dijkstra.
#TD2#
Dijkstra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hauki is trying to defend but Dijkstra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dijkstra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hauki's head.
Dijkstra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hauki defending well though.
Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taneli Hauki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dijkstra tries to pass to full mount but Hauki defends it.
Hauki is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dijkstra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hauki to regain full guard.
Dijkstra distracts Hauki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position.
Hauki controlling the position.
Hauki continues to stall.
Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Hauki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Hauki!#REVR##SUB2#
Dijkstra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hauki has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omar Dijkstra.
I think Hauki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taneli Hauki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Taneli Hauki made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dijkstra moves away.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Bennet.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dijkstra manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dijkstra.
Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Dijkstra connects with a leg kick. Bennet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.#KD2#
Bennet drops Dijkstra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dijkstra looks back up at him and smiles so Bennet waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Dijkstra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch.
Oh Dijkstra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Dijkstra misses.
Dijkstra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Dijkstra seems to have got his legs back now.
Dijkstra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bennet! Dijkstra is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Bennet!
Scotty Bennet made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want my mommy!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#637 Volkov v Shin 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Quin.
Dijkstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dijkstra scoring well with a low kick there.
Quin connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dijkstra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dijkstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Dijkstra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Quin.
Dijkstra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dijkstra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dijkstra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Dijkstra moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dijkstra.
Dijkstra shoots for a takedown but Quin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dijkstra lands a right hook to the body.
Quin catches Dijkstra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin misses the jab.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dijkstra is looking to score with low kicks.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quin.
Quin slips a straight right by Dijkstra.
Jab from Quin.
Quin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dijkstra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dijkstra loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Quin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dijkstra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Dijkstra moved out of range.
Dijkstra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra thumps Quin with a low kick.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dijkstra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dijkstra.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Dijkstra saw that one coming.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Quin is quick to defend against it.
Dijkstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Quin avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dijkstra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quin sprawls and moves away.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Dijkstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dijkstra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dijkstra throws a nice looking combination but Quin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dijkstra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dijkstra moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Dijkstra blocks a jab.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Quin moves out of range easily.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dijkstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Dijkstra moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Quin throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Quin checks a leg kick nicely.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Quin gets caught napping as Dijkstra dives in and scores a takedown. Quin manages to retain guard.
Quin wants to sweep here but Dijkstra controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Quin has his foot on Dijkstra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dijkstra works his way back into a safe position though.
Quin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Quin is trying to keep Dijkstra in close.
#T4#
Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Quin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Quin!#REVB#
Quin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dijkstra is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dijkstra trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
Quin looking for a sweep. Not yet Quin, not yet.
Quin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Quin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dijkstra defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dijkstra trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quin lands a body shot.
Quin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Dijkstra moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra tries to clinch but Quin moves out of range.
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Nice straight punches there by Quin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quin.
Dijkstra moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin throws a hook but Dijkstra blocks it.
Quin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matt Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra needs to keep his hands up - Quin had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Quin blocks a low kick nicely.
Quin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dijkstra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quin finds it's way round the side to connect with Dijkstra's head.
Dijkstra lands a jab to the head.
Dijkstra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dijkstra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Dijkstra saw that one coming.
A big right from Quin misses.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dijkstra.
Quin moves away from the strike by Dijkstra.
Quin scores with a shot to the body.
Dijkstra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dijkstra can pounce on him.
Dijkstra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Quin throws out a loose jab but Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick that knocks Quin off balance momentarily.
Dijkstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Dijkstra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quin misses with a straight right.
Dijkstra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dijkstra misses with a left hand
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin lands a jab to the nose.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dijkstra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dijkstra.
Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dijkstra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dijkstra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Dijkstra moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dijkstra slips a straight right by Quin.
Dijkstra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dijkstra takes one to the chin there.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dijkstra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dijkstra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quin with a hook.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Dijkstra walks into a jab.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dijkstra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dijkstra looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Quin slips a jab from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dijkstra.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Dijkstra moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra sizes up Quin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dijkstra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Quin moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Dijkstra misses the shot to the body.
And Quin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dijkstra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dijkstra lands a nice looking body shot.
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin 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#
Quin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dijkstra. Dijkstra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Dijkstra with an uppercut!
Quin defending well as Dijkstra loads up on a big left hand.
Dijkstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dijkstra thows a leg kick but Quin checks it #TD2#
and Quin counters with a single leg into guard. Dijkstra didn't expect that.
Dijkstra wants to sweep here but Quin controlling him for the moment.
Quin with a nice head shot there.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dijkstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omar Dijkstra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Quin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dijkstra trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dijkstra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quin has passed into half guard!
Quin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dijkstra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Quin wants to control but Dijkstra is keeping him busy.
Quin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dijkstra tries to roll over but Quin keeps him under control.
Dijkstra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dijkstra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quin working Dijkstra over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Quin there.
Dijkstra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quin is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Quin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dijkstra pulls Quin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Quin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Dijkstra is keeping the position.
Quin works over Dijkstra with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dijkstra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quin lands a couple of elbows.
Quin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dijkstra has his foot on Quin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quin works his way back into a safe position though.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin is in close to Dijkstra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quin passes Dijkstra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quin working the head and body with strikes.
Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Quin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin!
A victorious Matt Quin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#631 Gunnar v Torres 3
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Dijkstra.
Dias Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra cracks Dias Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dijkstra feints and then cracks Dias Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dias Jimenez down.
That kick from Dias Jimenez tenderised Dijkstra's leg. Dijkstra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dias Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dijkstra's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dijkstra avoids it easily.
Dijkstra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez 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.
Dijkstra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dijkstra tests Dias Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra throws a leg kick which misses Dias Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dias Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dijkstra misses.
Dias Jimenez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dijkstra to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dijkstra.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Dijkstra moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Dias Jimenez avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the strikes.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dijkstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dijkstra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dias Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Dijkstra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dijkstra throws a right and a left that Dias Jimenez avoids nicely.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra blocks a jab.
Dijkstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias Jimenez moves away.
Dias Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dijkstra throws a front kick aimed at Dias Jimenez's knee but Dias Jimenez avoids it well.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses.
Dijkstra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias Jimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Dijkstra misses.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dijkstra cracks the inside of Dias Jimenez's front leg.
Dias Jimenez thumps Dijkstra with a low kick.
Dijkstra missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias Jimenez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dias Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dijkstra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dias Jimenez is fending him off so far but Dijkstra persists. Nope, Dias Jimenez circles away and we're back to standing.
Dijkstra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dijkstra slips under a jab.
Dijkstra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dijkstra throws a chopping leg kick but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dijkstra takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Dijkstra wants to slow Dias Jimenez down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dias Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dijkstra swings widly with a right hand
and Dias Jimenez counters with a thumping low kick.
Dijkstra throws a head kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias Jimenez sizes up Dijkstra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses.
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dijkstra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dijkstra darts in looking for a takedown but Dias Jimenez gets double underhooks and turns Dijkstra into the cage.
It looked like Dias Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Dijkstra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dias Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dijkstra throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Dijkstra dives in and grabs Dias Jimenez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias Jimenez pushes down on Dijkstra's head and hops out.
Dias Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Dijkstra.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a leg kick but Dijkstra saw it coming and moves away.
Dijkstra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Dias Jimenez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dijkstra blocks a jab.
Dias Jimenez staying out of range there.
Dias Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dijkstra connects with a solid leg kick.
Dijkstra looks to land a body kick but Dias Jimenez moved away.
Dias Jimenez works Dijkstra's body with a nice hook.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dijkstra moves away.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dijkstra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dijkstra avoids it easily.
Dijkstra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dijkstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dijkstra avoids the body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dias Jimenez on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dijkstra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dijkstra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez catches Dijkstra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dijkstra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dijkstra misses with a body shot
and Dias Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dijkstra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dijkstra throws a body kick that misses
and Dias Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dijkstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Dijkstra off balance momentarily.
Dijkstra throws an off balance right hand
letting Dias Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Dijkstra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Dijkstra is rocked!
Dias Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dijkstra is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias Jimenez finish him?
Dijkstra glances at the clock... BAM! Dias Jimenez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dijkstra crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dijkstra is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#621 Lamb v Sito 3
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Flagg lands a lovely overhand right.
Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Flagg avoids it well and moves away.
Dijkstra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dijkstra.
A solid body kick from Flagg. #CL2#
Flagg moves into the clinch successfully.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Dijkstra controls his hands.
Dijkstra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Dijkstra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Flagg stays in close to Dijkstra's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Dijkstra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flagg has passed into half guard!
Dijkstra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Dijkstra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flagg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dijkstra is keeping the position for now.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Dijkstra keeps moving.
Flagg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flagg is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dijkstra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flagg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flagg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dijkstra is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra looking to pass the guard.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Dijkstra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flagg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flagg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flagg! #REVB##SU2#
Flagg decides to stand back up.
Flagg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Flagg avoids it well and moves away.
Flagg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flagg lands a nice hook to Dijkstra's body. Dijkstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Flagg lands a jab to Dijkstra's midsection.
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Dijkstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dijkstra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4##CL2#
Flagg clinches up with Dijkstra and pushes him back against the cage.
Flagg lands a hook that snaps the head of Dijkstra backwards.
I was talking to Dijkstra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Dijkstra controls his hands.
#TD#
Dijkstra pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Flagg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dijkstra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dijkstra keeping full guard, as Flagg tries to pass.
Flagg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Flagg the control monster continue. Boring.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Flagg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Flagg checks a leg kick.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Dijkstra scores with a decent looking hook.
Dijkstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Flagg moves out of range easily.
Flagg moves out of range as Dijkstra throws a body kick.
Flagg throws a shot from downtown. Dijkstra moves away and avoids it.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Dijkstra saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Flagg.
Flagg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dijkstra misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Flagg lands with a cross.
Flagg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dijkstra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Flagg misses.#TD#
Flagg gets caught flat footed, as Dijkstra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Dijkstra stands and throws Flagg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dijkstra working away.#SUB#
Dijkstra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flagg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Omar Dijkstra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flagg defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dijkstra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flagg, who protects the arm well.
Flagg can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
Flagg stops Dijkstra from passing to mount.
Flagg struggling a bit here.
Dijkstra lands a few punches from side control.
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
Dijkstra in side control, throwing shots but Flagg defends. #T3#
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Flagg being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flagg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Flagg is trying to control Dijkstra's posture but Dijkstra avoids it.
Flagg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Flagg trying to control from half guard but Dijkstra is working away.
Flagg wants to pass to mount but Dijkstra is defending the position.
Flagg is looking to take a break and control but Dijkstra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dijkstra tries to roll over but Flagg keeps him under control.
Flagg content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flagg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Flagg is quick to defend against it.
Dijkstra connects with a solid leg kick.
Flagg scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flagg wants to clinch up but Dijkstra keeps it at a distance.
Dijkstra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Flagg as he connects with a hook.
Dijkstra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dijkstra tries for a takedown but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dijkstra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Flagg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Dijkstra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dijkstra trying to control but Flagg is having none of it.
Dijkstra throws a sloppy strike and Flagg uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Flagg has ended up in Dijkstra's guard.
Flagg wanted to stand there but Dijkstra had control of the position.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra has a closed guard, preventing Flagg from standing up. #SUB#
Dijkstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randall Flagg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Flagg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Flagg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dijkstra is looking for a triangle but Flagg pushes his legs off easily.
Flagg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dijkstra's guard.#SUB#
Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dijkstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Dijkstra's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Flagg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Flagg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flagg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Flagg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flagg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dijkstra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dijkstra, not yet. #SUB#
Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dijkstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Dijkstra's legs - danger averted.
Flagg 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dijkstra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dijkstra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Flagg clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Dijkstra working hard to break the clinch.
Flagg pushes Dijkstra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg gets through Dijkstra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dijkstra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flagg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dijkstra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dijkstra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flagg just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dijkstra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flagg's defenses.
Dijkstra wants to get back to striking at distance but Flagg won't allow it.
Dijkstra wants a takedown.
Dijkstra tries to pull guard but Flagg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dijkstra tries to land knees in the clinch but Flagg avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Flagg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flagg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Flagg!
A very excited looking Randall Flagg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Dijkstra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Dijkstra.
Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick.
Siblas lands with an uppercut that bounces Dijkstra off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra throws a chopping leg kick but Siblas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dijkstra blocks a low kick nicely.
Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Siblas.#CL2#
Dijkstra clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Siblas.
#BC2#
Dijkstra manages to break the clinch.
Dijkstra wants to clinch.
Siblas avoids the head kick by Dijkstra.
Siblas connects with a leg kick. Dijkstra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Siblas ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Siblas defends it well.#T1#
Dijkstra throws a hook to the side of Siblas's head but Siblas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dijkstra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tony Siblas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dijkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Siblas looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range.
Siblas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siblas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Dijkstra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siblas looks to land a right hand but Dijkstra moved out of range.
Good work by Siblas as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Siblas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dijkstra misses with a double jab.
Siblas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Siblas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Siblas connects with a right hand. Dijkstra shakes it off.
Siblas throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily.
Dijkstra checks a leg kick.
Siblas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dijkstra. #T2##TD2#
Dijkstra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dijkstra lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Dijkstra slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura but Siblas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dijkstra to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dijkstra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siblas is looking to control Dijkstra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siblas avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dijkstra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siblas sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Siblas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dijkstra stalling away here and it's allowed Siblas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dijkstra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dijkstra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Siblas keeps moving.
Siblas trying to control the position.
Dijkstra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Siblas keeps moving.
Dijkstra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siblas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Siblas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Siblas!#REVR#
Dijkstra wants to sweep but no luck.
Dijkstra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dijkstra is trying to keep Siblas in close.
Siblas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Dijkstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dijkstra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Siblas passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
That's time! Siblas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Siblas looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range.
Dijkstra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siblas is able to avoid easily.
Siblas motions for Dijkstra to come forward. Siblas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siblas blocks a head kick by Dijkstra.
Siblas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Dijkstra finds it's target.
Siblas misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Siblas throws a leg kick which misses Dijkstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dijkstra tries to avoid it.
Siblas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siblas throws a leg kick but Dijkstra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Siblas lands with a nice body punch.
Siblas misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dijkstra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Siblas won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dijkstra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dijkstra tries to advance to mount but Siblas denies him. #T1#
Siblas is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Siblas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dijkstra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dijkstra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siblas is trying to control Dijkstra's posture but Dijkstra avoids it. #SUB2#
Dijkstra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siblas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dijkstra's guard! Nice work there by Siblas!
Siblas postures up.
Siblas preventing the sweep.
Omar Dijkstra has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dijkstra working for a triangle but Siblas defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Siblas connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dijkstra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Siblas escapes and throws Dijkstra's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dijkstra manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Siblas is controlling well.
Siblas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Siblas wants to control but Dijkstra is keeping him busy.
Dijkstra gets full guard.
Dijkstra keeping moving, preventing Siblas from controlling successfully.
Siblas throwing strikes from guard but Dijkstra blocks nicely.
Dijkstra controls Siblas momentarily but Siblas frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siblas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siblas is one step ahead there.
Siblas postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Siblas.
Dijkstra feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra misses with a looping left.
Dijkstra wants to land a leg kick but Siblas is out of range.
Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Siblas moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dijkstra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siblas avoids it really well and circles away.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Siblas misses the target.
Omar Dijkstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Siblas.
A leg kick checked by Siblas.
Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dijkstra.
Siblas slips under a jab.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Siblas moved away.
A low kick from Dijkstra is predictable there
and Siblas counters with a good, hard body kick but Dijkstra shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siblas's head backwards.
Siblas misses with a straight left.
Dijkstra needs to keep his hands up - Siblas had a free shot at his head there.
Siblas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Siblas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Dijkstra feints and then cracks Siblas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siblas down.
Siblas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Siblas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dijkstra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dijkstra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siblas.
Siblas blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dijkstra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Siblas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siblas trying to control but Dijkstra is working from the bottom.
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siblas is one step ahead there.
Siblas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but instead Siblas has moved into half guard.
Siblas stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siblas connects with a nice short shot to Dijkstra's temple.
Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siblas connects with a nice short shot to Dijkstra's temple.
Dijkstra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dijkstra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dijkstra is trying to control the position but Siblas postures up. #SUB2#
Dijkstra working for a triangle but Siblas defends it easily.
Siblas postures up and lands a big shot to Dijkstra's brow. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dijkstra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siblas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dijkstra pushes down on Siblas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dijkstra working the head and body with strikes.
Dijkstra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dijkstra passes to side control.
Siblas parries the strikes from Dijkstra easily there. Dijkstra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Siblas to escape.
Dijkstra misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Dijkstra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Siblas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dijkstra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Omar Dijkstra!
Our winner, Omar Dijkstra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#611 Belliveau v Siblas
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Dijkstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.#TD2#
Dijkstra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dijkstra working away.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baker is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baker wants to sweep here but Dijkstra controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Dijkstra is proving a slippery customer.
Dijkstra won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Dijkstra works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.
Dijkstra won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dijkstra trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Baker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Baker!#REVR##SUB2#
Dijkstra looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baker is defending well. Dijkstra quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dijkstra celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Dijkstra!
Omar Dijkstra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Humphrey Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'If I cant kick ur ass...my momma can !'.
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Event:
GAMMA#604 Gennero v Rokicki
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dijkstra throws a jab when Velmu was well out of range.
Dijkstra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velmu misses with an uppercut.
Dijkstra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Velmu sprawls and moves away.
Velmu's corner calls for a 1-2. Velmu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velmu throws a head kick that misses.
Velmu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Velmu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velmu swinging wildly here.
Dijkstra throws a head kick that misses.
Velmu misses the body punch #TD#
and Dijkstra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Velmu won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra trying to control the position but Velmu is working away. #SUB#
Dijkstra tries for a kimura but Velmu is defending well.
Velmu stops Dijkstra from passing to mount. #T1#
Velmu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dijkstra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Velmu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Velmu is not content to let Dijkstra control the position.
Dijkstra tries to score with some ground and pound. Velmu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra is looking to take a break and control but Velmu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velmu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dijkstra is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Velmu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velmu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dijkstra off and has taken his back!#SU2#
Velmu stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
#CL#
Dijkstra takes the fight into the clinch.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dijkstra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velmu to keep the fight standing.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Dijkstra is blocking nicely.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Dijkstra breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Dijkstra misses. #CL#
Dijkstra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velmu, pushing him back against the cage.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3##TD#
Dijkstra gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully.
Velmu keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
Dijkstra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dijkstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Velmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra works over Velmu with some ground and pound from guard.
Velmu is pulling down on Dijkstra's head. It's preventing any offense from Dijkstra, at least for the moment.#T4#
Velmu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velmu looking to control.
Dijkstra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velmu is keeping the position for now.
Velmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Dijkstra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dijkstra is working Velmu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velmu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dijkstra lands a couple of digs.
Velmu wants to sweep here but Dijkstra controlling him for the moment.
Velmu keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
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 Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod.
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#
Velmu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dijkstra closes the distance and clinches up with Velmu, looking for a takedown. Dijkstra pushes Velmu against the cage but Velmu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velmu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dijkstra manages to avoid it.
Dijkstra cracks the inside of Velmu's front leg.
Dijkstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick that knocks Velmu off balance momentarily.
Dijkstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dijkstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velmu manages to avoid it.
Dijkstra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velmu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dijkstra moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velmu wants to clinch.
Velmu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.#T1#
Dijkstra tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu cracks Dijkstra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dijkstra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velmu is able to avoid easily.
Velmu throws a big counter head kick but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velmu. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Velmu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Dijkstra pushes Velmu up against the cage in a clinch.
Dijkstra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dijkstra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Velmu after a bit of a struggle.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Dijkstra is blocking nicely.
Dijkstra wants to break free but Velmu has control.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Dijkstra blocks it.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dijkstra avoids it.
Velmu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Velmu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dijkstra has had enough of the clinch but Velmu keeps him there for the moment.
Dijkstra tries to pull guard but Velmu won't allow it.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dijkstra.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Velmu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dijkstra.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dijkstra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velmu to keep the fight standing.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Dijkstra avoids the damage to the body.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Dijkstra avoids the damage to the body.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Dijkstra blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Dijkstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Dijkstra moves forwards but Velmu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick which misses Velmu's front leg but catches the back leg as Velmu tries to avoid it. #TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velmu keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
Dijkstra throws a strike but Velmu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Velmu gets to his feet - Dijkstra follows without any prompting.
Dijkstra tries to land a leg kick but Velmu saw it coming and moves away.
Dijkstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velmu throws a series of punches but Dijkstra avoids them all with ease.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. Velmu saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Velmu.
Dijkstra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Velmu misses with a series of wild punches.
Velmu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dijkstra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Velmu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dijkstra.
Velmu is breathing heavily.
Dijkstra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velmu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velmu throws a sloppy head kick and Dijkstra moves out of range easily.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dijkstra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velmu tries to avoid it but Dijkstra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velmu to the ground. Velmu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velmu! But no joy.
Velmu ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra.
Velmu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Velmu tries to keep at a distance but Dijkstra has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Dijkstra breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjoe Velmu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dijkstra moves into range and clinches up with Velmu.
Dijkstra fails to pull guard.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dijkstra blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Dijkstra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velmu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dijkstra scoring well with a low kick there.
Velmu throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Dijkstra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velmu's calf.
Velmu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dijkstra tries to score with a low kick but Velmu moves his leg out of the way.
Velmu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velmu throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily.
Dijkstra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velmu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dijkstra momentarily.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Velmu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dijkstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Velmu is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Velmu as Dijkstra shoots in.
Velmu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velmu throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Velmu.
Velmu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velmu duly obliges.
Nice jab there from Velmu.
Velmu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dijkstra's head.
Velmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dijkstra scores with a hook.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dijkstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dijkstra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velmu at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velmu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dijkstra doesn't seem bothered though.
Velmu checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Dijkstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velmu.
Dijkstra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Velmu sprawls and moves away.
Dijkstra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dijkstra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velmus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dijkstra throws a body punch but Velmu moves out of range.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Velmu moves out of range easily.
Velmu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velmu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Velmu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dijkstra slips under a jab.
Dijkstra feinted with a counter takedown.
Dijkstra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Velmu. No joy for Dijkstra on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dijkstra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Dijkstra coming out on top.#TD#
Dijkstra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dijkstra wants to control but Velmu is keeping him busy. #T3#
Velmu regains half guard.
Velmu is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dijkstra prevents Velmu from standing back up.
Dijkstra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dijkstra seems to be working for a kimura but Velmu defends the submission attempt.
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Velmu is working from the bottom.
Velmu is trying to escape back to his feet but Dijkstra uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T4#
Dijkstra tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velmu's legs.
Velmu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Velmu is pressing down on Dijkstra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velmu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dijkstra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velmu's guard. #REVR#
Dijkstra throwing strikes from guard but Velmu blocks nicely.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velmu pulls Dijkstra in close to his closed guard and prevents Dijkstra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dijkstra is working Velmu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omar Dijkstra.
I think Dijkstra 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
An out of breath Omar Dijkstra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Dijkstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dijkstra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Troy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Troy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dijkstra throws a sloppy head kick and Troy moves out of range easily.
Dijkstra lands a nice looking body shot.
Troy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dijkstra throws an off balance right hand
and Troy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Dijkstra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dijkstra showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Troy pushes Dijkstra off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Dijkstra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Troy checks it.
Dijkstra takes a swing at Troy's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troy.
Troy lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been informed that Troy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice leg kick lands there from Troy.
Dijkstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Troy on the side of the head.
Troy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dijkstra sets himself, and Troy steps forward looking for the clinch! Dijkstra avoids it this time.
Dijkstra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Troy tries to score with a low kick but Dijkstra moves his leg out of the way.
Dijkstra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Dijkstra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Troy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dijkstra misses with a straight left. #T2#
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dijkstra cracks a nice hook into Troy's ribs.
Troy cracks Dijkstra with an open hand slap.
Troy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dijkstra.
Troy checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra is looking to score with low kicks.
Dijkstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troy.
Dijkstra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Dijkstra misses
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Dijkstra misses
and Troy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dijkstra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Troy.
Troy avoids the body shot from Dijkstra.
Troy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dijkstra.#T3#
Troy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Troy moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Omar Dijkstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troy tries to avoid it but Dijkstra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troy to the ground. Troy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Troy checks the leg kick.
Troy flicks out a counter leg kick but Dijkstra steps away.
Dijkstra lands a jab to Troy's midsection.
Dijkstra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dijkstra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Troy moves out of range of the body kick from Dijkstra.
Troy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dijkstra.
Troy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dijkstra momentarily.
Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Troy moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra digs a good hook to Troy's body.
#T4#
Dijkstra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Troy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Troy scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy blocks a leg kick.
Dijkstra lands with an uppercut that bounces Troy off the cage and back into range.
Dijkstra motions for Troy to come forward. Dijkstra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Troy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dijkstra connects with a jab.
Troy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dijkstra tries to work over Troy's front leg with a kick but Troy checks it.
Troy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Troy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Troy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Troy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range.
Dijkstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hektor Troy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Troy throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dijkstra is looking to clinch but Troy is avoiding it.
Dijkstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Troy.
Dijkstra tries to close the distance and clinch but Troy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dijkstra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Troy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra looks to land a combination but Troy avoids it well.
Troy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Troy. That's going to slow Dijkstra down.
A low kick from Dijkstra is predictable there
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
Troy clobbers Dijkstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Troy throws a leg kick which misses Dijkstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dijkstra tries to avoid it. #T1#
Troy needs to keep his hands up - Dijkstra had a free shot at his head there.
Troy cracks Dijkstra with a good jab.
Dijkstra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Troy can pounce on him.
Dijkstra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Troy checks a leg kick.
Hektor Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dijkstra is looking to score with low kicks.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. Troy saw that one coming.
Dijkstra connects with a crisp jab.
Dijkstra catches Troy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dijkstra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dijkstra fails to land with a series of punches.
Dijkstra lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
A jab from Troy misses.
Dijkstra looks to land a left hand but Troy moved out of range nicely.
Dijkstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Troy as he checks the leg kick.
Troy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dijkstra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dijkstra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Troy throws a leg kick but Dijkstra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Troy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dijkstra misses with a left hand
and Troy counters with a low kick, right behind Dijkstra 's knee.
Dijkstra throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
A good leg kick by Troy.
Dijkstra connects with a solid leg kick.
Dijkstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra lands a nice looking body shot.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Troy avoids it.
Dijkstra throws an off balance right hand
and Troy counters with a series of strikes. Dijkstra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dijkstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Dijkstra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Troy on his heels. He'll look to pass Troy's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Troy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Troy breaks from the clinch.
Troy blocks a low kick nicely.
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hektor Troy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Troy scores with a body shot.
Dijkstra thows a leg kick but Troy checks it
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Dijkstra is predictable there
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dijkstra blocks the leg kick.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Troy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dijkstra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dijkstra checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Troy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dijkstra misses with a wild body shot.
Troy tries a quick counter leg kick but Dijkstra is wise to it.
Troy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Dijkstra has Troy up against the cage in a clinch.
Troy has Dijkstra pressed against the cage, preventing Dijkstra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Dijkstra misses
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick
enabling Troy to counter with a crisp jab.
Dijkstra blocks a jab.
Troy lands a head shot.
Dijkstra cracks Troy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dijkstra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Troy blocks the body kick.
Troy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Troy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick as Troy jumps back.
Dijkstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dijkstra.#T1#
Dijkstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dijkstra throws a sloppy head kick and Troy moves out of range easily.
Troy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dijkstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Troy checks a leg kick.
Troy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dijkstra.
Troy throws a low kick but Dijkstra avoids it.#TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dijkstra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Dijkstra tries for a kimura but Troy is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Troy struggling a bit here.
Troy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hektor Troy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Troy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dijkstra's best efforts.
Troy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dijkstra.
Troy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Troy is looking to stand up but Dijkstra isn't so interested in that idea.
Troy is controlling Dijkstra's posture.
Troy keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dijkstra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troy is keeping the position for now.
Dijkstra stopping the sweep attempt from Troy.
Dijkstra pushes down on Troy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dijkstra trying to control from half guard but Troy is working away.
Troy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Troy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Troy!#REVB##T4##SUB#
Troy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hektor Troy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dijkstra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dijkstra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Troy has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Troy 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hektor Troy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Troy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Troy!
Hektor Troy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#592 Gage v Cuenca
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Gennero does it's job there.
Gennero lands a jab.#TD#
Dijkstra drives through with a takedown into Gennero 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gennero wants to stand but Dijkstra is controlling the position.
Dijkstra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gennero is keeping the position for now.
Gennero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dijkstra is controlling him. #SUB#
Dijkstra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dijkstra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Gennero pushes Dijkstra off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gennero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dijkstra in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gennero . Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gennero misses with a straight left.
Gennero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gennero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gennero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dijkstra's sensitive parts.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dijkstra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gennero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero wants to slow Dijkstra down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Dijkstra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dijkstra sizes up Gennero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dijkstra scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Gennero slams his shin into Dijkstra's torso.
Dijkstra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gennero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gennero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gennero throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Dijkstra takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
Gennero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gennero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dijkstra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dijkstra slips under a jab from Gennero .
Gennero throws a front kick that sends Dijkstra stumbling back into the cage.
Dijkstra throws a combination. Gennero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gennero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dijkstra circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Gennero throws a low kick but Dijkstra avoids it.
Gennero looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range.
Gennero throws a wild body kick that Dijkstra sees coming a mile off.
Dijkstra feinted with a counter takedown.
Gennero tries to land a front kick but Dijkstra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dijkstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gennero checks a leg kick.
Gennero takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dijkstra.
Gennero misses with a low kick as Dijkstra jumps back.
Ed Gennero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gennero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dijkstra's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Gennero . Those never looked like landing.
Dijkstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gennero .
Dijkstra throws a leg kick
and Gennero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gennero . That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Gennero .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Dijkstra blocks the leg kick.
#T4##TD#
Dijkstra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gennero 's half guard.
Dijkstra is trying to control. Gennero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dijkstra throwing shots but Gennero is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dijkstra tries to pass to full mount but Gennero defends it.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dijkstra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dijkstra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gennero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Gennero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dijkstra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dijkstra there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Gennero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gennero moves out of range as Dijkstra throws a body kick.
Dijkstra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses.
Gennero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a hook. Gennero ducked under it nicely.
Gennero lands a body shot.
Dijkstra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gennero tries to avoid it but Dijkstra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gennero to the ground. Gennero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gennero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dijkstra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero lands a lovely overhand right.
Gennero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gennero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dijkstra is able to avoid easily.
Gennero swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Gennero throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Gennero there.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the leg kick from Gennero .
Gennero throws a right and a left that Dijkstra avoids nicely.
Gennero misses with a wild combination.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Gennero avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dijkstra misses the target.
Gennero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gennero throws a push kick but Dijkstra slaps the foot to one side.
Dijkstra throws a lazy head kick
and Gennero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gennero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gennero looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Dijkstra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gennero !
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dijkstra moves into full mount!
Gennero tries to buck Dijkstra off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Dijkstra working Gennero over with strikes here.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Gennero 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dijkstra throws some wild stikes that Gennero manages to avoid easily.
Dijkstra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gennero 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dijkstra fails to advance to Gennero 's back. #ES2#
Gennero bucks up and throws Dijkstra to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dijkstra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Gennero lands a nice hook to Dijkstra's body. Dijkstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Gennero scores with a four punch combination!
Gennero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dijkstra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dijkstra dodges the punch combination from Gennero .
Dijkstra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gennero . Gennero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dijkstra blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gennero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses.
Gennero takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Gennero avoids it well and moves away.
Gennero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dijkstra checks it well.
Gennero cracks Dijkstra with a good jab.
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra checks a low kick from Gennero .
Gennero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gennero . Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dijkstra feinted with a counter takedown.
Dijkstra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gennero is out of range and Dijkstra settles back down.
Gennero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dijkstra feinted with a counter takedown.
Dijkstra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dijkstra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Dijkstra misses.
Gennero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Gennero avoids it.
Gennero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gennero checks the leg kick.
Dijkstra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gennero .
An inside leg kick from Dijkstra misses.
Gennero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dijkstra shoots in but no luck this time.
Gennero scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gennero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gennero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gennero throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gennero 's calf.
Gennero slips a straight right by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gennero scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gennero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Gennero as he checks the leg kick.
Dijkstra feints and then cracks Gennero 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gennero down.
Gennero looks for the body kick but Dijkstra saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gennero . That's going to slow Dijkstra down.
Dijkstra misses with a jab to the body
and Dijkstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gennero 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dijkstra under the eye.
Gennero 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Gennero avoids it.
Dijkstra throws a head kick but Gennero moves out of range.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gennero takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Gennero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dijkstra's sensitive parts. #TD#
Dijkstra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gennero 's guard.
Dijkstra prevents Gennero from getting back to his feet.
Dijkstra looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Gennero manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Dijkstra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Gennero explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dijkstra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gennero 's guard.
Dijkstra looking to pass the guard.
Ed Gennero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gennero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Omar Dijkstra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gennero keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dijkstra misses with a low kick as Gennero jumps back.
Gennero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dijkstra manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gennero misses.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dijkstra wants to clinch up but Gennero keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Gennero as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dijkstra. Those never looked like landing.
Gennero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gennero is looking to slow Dijkstra down with leg kicks.
Dijkstra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dijkstra connects with a body shot that sends Gennero 's belly button to the back.
Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gennero scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Dijkstra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dijkstra wants to get back to striking at distance but Gennero won't allow it.
Gennero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dijkstra's efforts to push away.
Dijkstra has had enough of the clinch but Gennero keeps him there for the moment.
Dijkstra is trying to pull guard but Gennero has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Gennero tries a body shot but Dijkstra blocks it.
#TD#
Dijkstra pulls guard. #SUB#
Gennero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dijkstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gennero has managed to get both his arms back between Dijkstra's legs - danger averted.
Gennero tries to stand but Dijkstra is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dijkstra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gennero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gennero wants to stand but Dijkstra is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Gennero gets to his feet - Dijkstra follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Gennero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gennero 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Gennero !
Ed Gennero spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GAMMA#584 Prado v Boma
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dijkstra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dijkstra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strapp!
Strapp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Dijkstra looking for a guillotine from mount but Strapp is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dijkstra won't let Strapp get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Strapp's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Strapp wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dijkstra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strapp looks a forlorn figure.
Strapp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strapp is bucking up trying to escape but Dijkstra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.#SUB#
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strapp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dijkstra working Strapp over with strikes here. #CUT#
That has opened up Darwin Strapp's cut even more.
Dijkstra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dijkstra scoring with strikes but Strapp is staying in there. #SUB#
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strapp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dijkstra tries to control but Strapp wriggling away. #T2#
Dijkstra thowing shots but they're missing.
Strapp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Dijkstra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strapp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strapp!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp is looking to stand up but Dijkstra won't let him. #SUB#
Strapp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dijkstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strapp has managed to get both his arms back between Dijkstra's legs - danger averted.
Strapp preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dijkstra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strapp wants to stand but Dijkstra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strapp won't allow Dijkstra to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dijkstra working for submissions but it's allowed Strapp to get to half guard.
Strapp wants to stand up but Dijkstra has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dijkstra is looking to control Strapp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dijkstra avoid being mounted?
Strapp tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dijkstra. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dijkstra trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strapp tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dijkstra controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strapp moves out of range as Dijkstra throws a body kick.
Dijkstra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strapp pinned against the cage. Strapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra tries to move into range but Strapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Dijkstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dijkstra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dijkstra throws a nice head kick!
Omar Dijkstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dijkstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Dijkstra.#TD#
Dijkstra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strapp!
Strapp is trying to buck Dijkstra off.
Dijkstra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra trying to control the position but Strapp is working away.
Dijkstra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Strapp is trying to escape the position but Dijkstra is controlling the position.
Dijkstra prevents Strapp from escaping the position.
Dijkstra cracks Strapp with a big elbow.
Strapp is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dijkstra asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Dijkstra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dijkstra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strapp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dijkstra is controlling him well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dijkstra landing a few strikes.
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Strapp is working from the bottom.
Strapp is trying to buck Dijkstra off.
Dijkstra is looking to take a break and control but Strapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strapp pushes Dijkstra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dijkstra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Dijkstra tries to move to mount but Strapp blocks the move with his legs.
Strapp pushes Dijkstra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dijkstra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Strapp lands with a hook. Dijkstra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dijkstra loads up on a big right hand but Strapp slips the punch.
Strapp throws a solid leg kick but Dijkstra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strapp.
That kick from Dijkstra tenderised Strapp's leg. Strapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Strapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strapp.#T4#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown but Strapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Strapp connects with a leg kick. Dijkstra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Strapp throws a leg kick but Dijkstra moved away.
Dijkstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Strapp.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Dijkstra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dijkstra throws a body kick that misses
and Dijkstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darwin Strapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Strapp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Strapp moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strapp can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Dijkstra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Omar Dijkstra is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strapp throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Strapp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dijkstra is out of range and Strapp settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strapp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strapp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Strapp misses its intended target.
Strapp throws out a loose jab but Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dijkstra throws out a loose jab but Strapp uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Dijkstra has Strapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Dijkstra jumps guard but Strapp stands there with Dijkstra around his waist. Dijkstra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp lands a body shot. #BC#
Dijkstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dijkstra. Dijkstra obviously looking to wear him down.
Strapp swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Strapp is quick to defend against it.
Dijkstra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Strapp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dijkstra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dijkstra throws a right and a left that Strapp avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Strapp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strapp throws a head kick but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Strapp clobbers Dijkstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dijkstra is looking to score with low kicks.
Strapp jabs Dijkstra right on the nose. Dijkstra blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strapp checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Strapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dijkstra misses with a two punch combination.
Dijkstra dives in for a single leg takedown but Strapp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dijkstra tried to score with a low kick but Strapp checks it.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkstra.
Strapp throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Strapp moves out of range easily.
Strapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Dijkstra - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp misses with a hook.
Jab by Strapp.
Strapp avoids the head kick by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dijkstra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strapp scores with a hook.
Dijkstra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strapp.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dijkstra with a poor takedown
letting Strapp counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strapp misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Dijkstra scoring well with a low kick there.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dijkstra connects with a high kick. #CL#
Dijkstra has closed the distance and engaged Strapp in a clinch.
Dijkstra keeps control of Strapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dijkstra is trying to drag Strapp to the mat but Strapp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Dijkstra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strapp cracks Dijkstra with a good jab.#ROC2#
Dijkstra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.#CL#
Dijkstra rushes Strapp and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dijkstra manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dijkstra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strapp is looking to stand up but Dijkstra won't let him.
Dijkstra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darwin Strapp.
I think Dijkstra 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
A relieved looking Omar Dijkstra 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:
GAMMA#578 Gunnar v Jordan 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Dijkstra catches Rackham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rackham misses with a hook.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Rackham avoids it easily.
Rackham checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.
Dijkstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rackham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.
Dijkstra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rackham.
Dijkstra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dijkstra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rackham defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dijkstra moves away.
Nice shot by Rackham.
Rackham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rackham throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Dijkstra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Dijkstra stays in close to Rackham's body and controls the position.
Dijkstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rackham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dijkstra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dijkstra advances position into side control!
Dijkstra working the strikes but Rackham uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dijkstra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dijkstra not doing much here.
Rackham is not content to let Dijkstra control the position.
Dijkstra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dijkstra wants to pass to mount but Rackham is defending the position. #T3#
Rackham wants to improve his position but Dijkstra is controlling well.
Dijkstra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Rackham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Dijkstra there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Dijkstra has hold of Rackham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rackham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dijkstra controlling from the full mount.
Dijkstra trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Dijkstra moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rackham fending off the submission attempt from Dijkstra. #SUB2#
Rackham defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham won't allow Dijkstra to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dijkstra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rackham misses the target.
Rackham misses with a kick to the body.
Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham throws a low kick but Dijkstra moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Rackham.
A cross from Dijkstra lands.
Nice jab there from Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rackham throws a front kick aimed at Dijkstra's knee but Dijkstra avoids it well.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rackham looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dijkstra counters with a shoot takedown. Rackham fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Dijkstra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully.
Rackham looking for a sweep. Not yet Rackham, not yet.
Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Dijkstra passes Rackham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rackham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rackham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dijkstra. #T2#
Dijkstra advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dijkstra trying to work for an americana but Rackham has managed to regain full guard.
Dijkstra looking to sit in guard and control but Rackham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rackham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dijkstra looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Dijkstra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rackham has his hands clasped together but Dijkstra extends and breaks Rackham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dijkstra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Dijkstra!
A victorious Omar Dijkstra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#574 Jordan v Gunnar 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Finkle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Dijkstra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finkle is trying to defend but Dijkstra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dijkstra is working for a kimura but Finkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Finkle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Finkle tries to get to full guard but Dijkstra has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra is thwarting Finkle's attempts to control the position.
Dijkstra passes to full mount! #T1#
Finkle tries to hold on but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dijkstra controlling from mount.
BOOM! Dijkstra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dijkstra content just to control the position here.
Dijkstra throws some wild stikes that Finkle manages to avoid easily.
#T2##SUB#
Dijkstra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finkle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finkle!
Finkle stays in close to Dijkstra's body and controls the position.
Finkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dijkstra keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Finkle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkle defends well.#SUB#
Dijkstra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Finkle stacks Dijkstra 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 Finkle!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.
Finkle working away.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Finkle crashes against the mat.
Dijkstra is trying to improve his position.
Dijkstra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Finkle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dijkstra working to try and regain half guard.
Finkle controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finkle looking to ground and pound but Dijkstra is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Finkle is predictable there #TD#
and Dijkstra counters with a takedown into side control.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Finkle prevents Dijkstra from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dijkstra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dijkstra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Finkle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Dijkstra stalls from top position.#T1#
Dijkstra scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra is putting a hurting on Finkle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Finkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Finkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dijkstra has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finkle!#T2#
Dijkstra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dijkstra controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Finkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finkle is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Dijkstra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finkle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkle can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Finkle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Dijkstra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finkle is surviving well by controlling Dijkstra's body position as best he can.
Finkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra tries to control but Finkle wriggling away. #SUB#
Dijkstra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dijkstra throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Finkle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Finkle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dijkstra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dijkstra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dijkstra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dijkstra working for a guillotine from mount but Finkle is in no mood to give up.
Finkle tries to hold on but Dijkstra postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra scores with a head kick.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by Dijkstra as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Finkle scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Nice jab there from Finkle. #TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finkle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Finkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle prevents Dijkstra from moving into mount.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Finkle keeps Dijkstra under control for a moment.#T1#
Dijkstra misses with the ground and pound.
Finkle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dijkstra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dijkstra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra cracks Finkle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Finkle is looking to reverse the position.
Finkle trying his best to control but Dijkstra has mounted him.
Dijkstra wants to take his opponent's back but Finkle doesn't allow it. #T3#
Dijkstra with a couple of short strikes.
Dijkstra prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
Dijkstra throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Finkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
Dijkstra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkle is looking to escape.
Dijkstra pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Poor strikes thrown by Dijkstra there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dijkstra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkle is looking to escape.
Finkle is looking to get to half guard.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle tries to lock up and control but Dijkstra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dijkstra trying to control but Finkle is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Dijkstra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dijkstra, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
A victorious Omar Dijkstra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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