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Event:
DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Denolo pushes him off.
Denolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denolo somewhat.
Dunc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
Dunc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunc is looking to score with low kicks.
Denolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Denolo misses #TD#
and Dunc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denolo wants to improve his position but Dunc is controlling well.
Dunc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denolo defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denolo manages to get to full guard.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denolo trying to keep a closed guard but Dunc is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Dunc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denolo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denolo's head.
Dunc with a nice head shot there.
Dunc throws a strike but Denolo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dunc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc 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.
Denolo with a nice head shot there.
Dunc is adopting a defensive guard.
Denolo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Denolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denolo.
Dunc wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
#T2#
Dunc trying to hold on to Denolo's head to control him but Denolo postures up.
Dunc holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Denolo prevents Dunc from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunc is refusing to be controlled, as Denolo sits in half guard.
Denolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Denolo 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.
Denolo is trying to control. Dunc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dunc tries to roll over but Denolo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denolo is nestled in close to Dunc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denolo thows a huge punch but Dunc dodges it nicely.
Dunc manages to get to full guard.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dunc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denolo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunc has managed to get both his arms back between Denolo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Denolo looking for a guillotine here but Dunc defends easily.
Denolo has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Denolo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dunc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Denolo has tightened it up now! Dunc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Denolo!
Marco Denolo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TUF semis 4
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Denolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ReConnor defends well and Denolo ends up having to push ReConnor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Denolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ReConnor's waist but ReConnor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denolo off to one side.
Denolo tries for a takedown but ReConnor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Denolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denolo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and ReConnor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denolo is in trouble now - ReConnor has advanced to mount!
ReConnor with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
ReConnor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Denolo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Denolo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ReConnor can't keep his opponent in guard - Denolo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
ReConnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ReConnor is looking for a sweep. Denolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
ReConnor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denolo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Denolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ReConnor defending well though. #SUB#
Denolo is trying to work for a kimura but ReConnor is defending well.
#SUB#
Denolo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ReConnor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Denolo 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.
ReConnor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Denolo is keen to just control but ReConnor is a slippery customer.
Denolo trying to mount his opponent but ReConnor defends it. #SUB#
Denolo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Denolo is working for a kimura but ReConnor is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
ReConnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
ReConnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
ReConnor wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
Denolo thows a huge punch but ReConnor dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Denolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Denolo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Denolo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
ReConnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ReConnor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
ReConnor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but ReConnor keeps working. #SUB2#
ReConnor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denolo pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Denolo seems content to control.#SUB#
Denolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ReConnor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denolo is keen to just control but ReConnor is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ReConnor's head.
Denolo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Denolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ReConnor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason ReConnor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Denolo tries a head kick but it misses.
Denolo misses with a hook
#TD2#
and ReConnor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Denolo won't be happy with that.
ReConnor 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.
Jason ReConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
ReConnor has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Denolo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. ReConnor yanks on the arm and Denolo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by ReConnor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason ReConnor!
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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Denolo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Denolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson pushes down on Denolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Denolo trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denolo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Denolo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Denolo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Denolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Denolo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Jackson prevents Denolo from improving his position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Denolo is having none of it.
Denolo wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is pressing down on Denolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denolo is holding on for now.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson moves into full mount! #SUB#
Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Denolo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Denolo!
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Denolo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T2#
Jackson is controlling Denolo's posture.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denolo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Denolo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Denolo is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Denolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denolo pulls his head out easily.
Denolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is looking to control Denolo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
Denolo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denolo is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Denolo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Denolo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Denolo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson tries to hold on but Denolo postures up.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Denolo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Denolo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Denolo.
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Denolo tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denolo is looking to escape.
Denolo tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T1#
Jackson takes Denolo's back.
Jackson controls the position.
Denolo trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip. #SUB#
Jackson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Denolo escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Denolo is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Denolo advancing to mount. #T2#
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Denolo sits in half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Denolo postures up.
#SUB2#
Denolo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Denolo wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Denolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Denolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Denolo slows the pace down in half guard.
Denolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denolo prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is trying to control but Denolo passes into side control!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denolo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Denolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Denolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denolo has a takedown stuffed.
Denolo misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Denolo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Alfie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Denolo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Denolo! #T1#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Denolo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denolo trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Denolo from advancing to side control.
Denolo is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Denolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Denolo.
Jackson wants to control but Denolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Denolo trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Denolo wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Denolo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson has Denolo pulled in close to control his posture.
Denolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Denolo. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Denolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denolo cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denolo to the ground. Jackson is now in Denolo's guard.
Denolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Denolo, not yet.
Jackson stays in close to Denolo's body and controls the position.
Denolo keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Denolo.
I think Denolo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Denolo!
Marco Denolo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Denolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Denolo wants to free his trapped foot but Delacruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Denolo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denolo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Delacruz!
Delacruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denolo controlling from the full mount.
Delacruz is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Denolo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Denolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz has given up his back.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB2#
Denolo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Delacruz taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Denolo!
A relieved looking Marco Denolo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sanford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Denolo tries to roll over but Sanford keeps him under control.
Denolo gets full guard.
Sanford landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Denolo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sanford throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Denolo's body to avoid the submission. Denolo has instead reached around Sanford's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Denolo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Denolo!
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