 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RFC 29: Flash Point
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
St Hype throws a hook but Diamos avoids it easily.#TD2#
St Hype tries to sprawl but Diamos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diamos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diamos wants to control from the top but St Hype keeps moving.
Diamos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diamos looking to sit in guard and control but St Hype gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamos can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diamos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Diamos with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diamos 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.
St Hype lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
St Hype won't allow Diamos to sweep him here.
Diamos has control of St Hype's left arm, preventing St Hype from doing any damage.
St Hype slips nicely into half guard.
Diamos tries to get to full guard but St Hype has control of the leg. #T2#
Diamos is trying to control but can't.
St Hype not doing much here.
Diamos gets back to full guard.
Diamos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diamos wants to improve his position but instead St Hype has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Diamos wants to get back to full guard.
St Hype is taking a breather. Diamos 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.
Diamos tries to roll over but St Hype keeps him under control.
St Hype perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diamos shoots for a takedown but St Hype saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Hype tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamos was well out of range. Poor timing from St Hype.
St Hype waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamos.
Diamos slips a jab from St Hype.
Diamos dives in for a single leg takedown but St Hype sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
St Hype was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
St Hype moves into range and clinches up with Diamos.
Diamos misses with a body punch.
Diamos tries a body shot but St Hype blocks it.
A hook to the body from Diamos.
Diamos wants to take the fight to the mat but St Hype manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perry St Hype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Diamos.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Hype.
A shot in the inside from St Hype.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamos throws a punch but it's blocked by St Hype.
Diamos is working St Hype over against the cage.
St Hype swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamos uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry St Hype dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
St Hype tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diamos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diamos dives in for a single leg takedown but St Hype sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
St Hype looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diamos is defended easily by St Hype.
Danga de danga de dang - St Hype scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from St Hype misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Hype. Diamos does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for St Hype. That snapped Diamos's head back.
Perry St Hype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from St Hype. No joy for Diamos on that attempt.
Perry St Hype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Diamos.
Diamos shoots for a takedown but St Hype saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St Hype ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamos moves away.#T1#
St Hype falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Diamos counters with a shoot takedown. St Hype fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
St Hype pushes Diamos off and scrambles back to his feet.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting St Hype here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Diamos moves out of range as St Hype strikes.
St Hype throws a looping overhand right but Diamos ducks down to avoid it.
Diamos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St Hype lands a lovely overhand right.
St Hype misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Diamos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St Hype!
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!
Diamos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Hype manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diamos's best efforts.
Diamos is keen to just control but St Hype is a slippery customer.#T2#
St Hype has his hands clasped together around Diamos's back. He's all about the action.
Diamos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diamos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diamos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
St Hype is controlling Diamos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
St Hype trying to control but Diamos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamos is nestled in close to St Hype, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
St Hype is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Hype keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diamos content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
St Hype is trying to maintain the position but Diamos is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St Hype throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamos avoids the body shot from St Hype.
St Hype lands a jab to Diamos's midsection.
Diamos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Hype.
Diamos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
St Hype uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perry St Hype is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Hype throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Diamos counters with a shoot takedown. St Hype fights it but they end up in guard.
Diamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Diamos is looking to pass into half guard but St Hype pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now St Hype is in guard.#REVR#
St Hype controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duke Diamos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamos managing to control the position.
Diamos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry St Hype dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diamos misses with a takedown
and St Hype counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from St Hype misses.
St Hype's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diamos under the eye.
Diamos shoots in for a double leg but St Hype sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diamos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perry St Hype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Diamos.
Diamos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Hype but St Hype pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Hype is looking to counter punch.
Perry St Hype is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamos tries to score a power double leg takedown but St Hype sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diamos somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from St Hype misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamos shoots for a double leg takedown but St Hype sprawls well. He's pushed Diamos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Hype getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
Diamos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##CL#
St Hype clinches up against the cage.
Diamos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
St Hype lands with a right to the head.
St Hype softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diamos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Hype working aggressively here.
Diamos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Hype fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Hype.#T2#
St Hype misses with a straight right.
St Hype is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamos can do to turn this around?
Diamos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St Hype to score with a decent uppercut.
Diamos slips under a jab from St Hype.
St Hype swings for the body but Diamos moves out of range.
No luck for Diamos with that takedown attempt.
St Hype misses with a hook. Diamos ducked under it nicely.
A jab from St Hype misses.
Diamos misses with a takedown
letting St Hype counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamos moves away from the strike by St Hype.
And Diamos tries to counter it with a takedown but St Hype pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Diamos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diamos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Hype defending well though.
Diamos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Diamos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Hype wants to get back to his feet.
Diamos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duke Diamos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perry St Hype is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diamos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing St Hype to regain full guard.
St Hype preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
St Hype is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diamos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
St Hype goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Diamos takes a shot to the head.
Perry St Hype has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diamos throws a punch but it's blocked by St Hype.
Diamos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diamos has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
Still in the clinch, Diamos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diamos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diamos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diamos throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Diamos - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Diamos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry St Hype showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Hype, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry St Hype!
After the fight, Perry St Hype was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
Event:
RFC 25: Born To Succeed
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Diamos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Datsyuk's guard.
Diamos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Datsyuk is trying to keep Diamos in close.
Diamos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Datsyuk's head.
Datsyuk seems keen to control Diamos's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsyuk looking to control.
Datsyuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Datsyuk trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Datsyuk pulls Diamos in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diamos blocks a jab.
Datsyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsyuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavel Datsyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamos blocks a head kick by Datsyuk.
Diamos wants to counter the offense by Datsyuk and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Diamos gets the takedown into side control.
Datsyuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamos grinds an elbow into Datsyuk's temple. #T2#
Datsyuk is trying to control Diamos's posture but Diamos avoids it.
Diamos trying to control the position but Datsyuk is working away.
Datsyuk 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.
Diamos working the ground and pound but Datsyuk is defending the strikes.
Datsyuk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diamos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Datsyuk is avoiding damage well.
Datsyuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Datsyuk prevents Diamos from moving into mount.
Datsyuk struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Diamos.
Diamos working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamos cracks Datsyuk with a big elbow.
Datsyuk wants to control but Diamos postures up.
Diamos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diamos wants to take a breather but Datsyuk manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diamos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsyuk looking to control.
Diamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Diamos throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Diamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamos trying to control but Datsyuk is working from the bottom.
Datsyuk trying to keep a closed guard but Diamos is proving a slippery customer.
Datsyuk has his hands on Diamos's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Datsyuk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Diamos counters with a shoot takedown. Datsyuk fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Diamos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Datsyuk loads up on a big right hand but Diamos slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsyuk.
Datsyuk connects with a leg kick. Diamos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diamos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsyuk at a distance.
Datsyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Datsyuk throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Diamos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diamos working over Datsyuk with some ground and pound. Datsyuk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Datsyuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datsyuk trying to control but Diamos postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamos in particular looking to stall.
Diamos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Datsyuk wants to control but Diamos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Datsyuk is staying active underneath Diamos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diamos working over Datsyuk with some ground and pound. Datsyuk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Datsyuk is trying to maintain the position but Diamos is very close to passing his half guard.
Datsyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Datsyuk trying to control but Diamos postures up.
Diamos thows a huge punch but Datsyuk dodges it nicely.
Datsyuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamos.
Datsyuk taking some punishment here, with Diamos in his half guard.
Datsyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diamos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Datsyuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diamos winds up and cracks Datsyuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Datsyuk tries to roll over but Diamos keeps him under control.
Datsyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsyuk keeping hold of Diamos's head, controlling as best he can.
Diamos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diamos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsyuk manages to get to full guard.
Diamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Diamos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diamos is working Datsyuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diamos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Datsyuk wants to control the position but Diamos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diamos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Datsyuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diamos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Datsyuk is trying to control but can't.
Datsyuk wants to improve his position but Diamos is controlling well.
Diamos is keen to just control but Datsyuk is a slippery customer.#T4#
Datsyuk is looking to control Diamos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Datsyuk avoid being mounted?
Diamos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamos moves into full mount! Datsyuk won't be happy about that!
Diamos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diamos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Datsyuk tries to hold on but Diamos pushes him away.
Datsyuk can't escape the position.
Diamos avoids the attempt from Datsyuk to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamos landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Datsyuk is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Datsyuk has been cut.
Diamos lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Datsyuk! Diamos sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Datsyuk and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duke Diamos!
|
|
|
|
Event:
RFC 18: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Louverture throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diamos fails with a takedown attempt.
Louverture gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Diamos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Louverture won't be happy with that.
Louverture can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamos landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Diamos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diamos lands some shots froms side control.
Louverture dodges the ground and pound from Diamos.
Diamos working the ground and pound but Louverture is defending the strikes.
Diamos working the head and body with strikes.
Diamos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Diamos happy to just control the position for now.
Louverture is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diamos misses with the ground and pound.
Diamos landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Louverture is rocked!
Diamos in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Louverture looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Diamos turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Diamos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
