Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC Crucible 22
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Manley moves out of range as Dada throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manley is defended easily by Dada.
It looked like Dada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manley shoots in looking for a takedown but Dada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dada is looking for a counter combo.
Manley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dada is fending him off so far but Manley persists. Nope, Dada circles away and we're back to standing.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggy Manley.
Dada throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Dada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dada punishes Manley's body with a nice straight punch.
Dada looks to land a left hand but Manley moved out of range nicely.
Dada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manley fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley looks to land a body kick but Dada moved away.
Iggy Manley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Manley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada taking a bit of punishment here - Manley scoring with strikes.
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!
Manley throwing strikes but Dada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Manley is trying to control Dada's posture but Dada avoids it.
Manley prevents Dada from improving position.
Manley is not content to let Dada control the position.
Manley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manley trying to hold on to Dada's head to control him but Dada postures up.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Dada wants to take a breather but Manley is having none of it.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dada trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom.
Dada content to stall in guard here.
Manley 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.
Dada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dada's guard. #REVB#
Dada working a defensive guard but Manley passes into half guard.
Manley is thwarting Dada's attempts to control the position.
Dada is trying to stand. #T3#
Dada is concentrating on defense, preventing Manley from advancing position.
Dada is not content to let Manley control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dada defending well though.
Dada taking some punishment here, with Manley in his half guard.
Dada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley stalling away here and it's allowed Dada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dada's guard.
Dada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley. #SUB2#
Manley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dada sees it coming and defends easily.
Dada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada is looking for a sweep. Manley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley throwing shots but Dada is blocking nicely.
Manley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Dada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dada trying to hold on to Manley's head to control him but Manley postures up.
Manley works his way into full mount!
Manley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Dada is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iggy Manley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manley shoots for a double leg takedown but Dada sprawls well. He's pushed Manley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggy Manley.
Dada tried to score with a low kick but Manley checks it.
Nice defenses there by Dada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Dada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dada trying to control the position.
Manley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dada's head.
Dada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manley's guard. #REVR#
Dada wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Dada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manley thows a huge punch but Dada dodges it nicely.
Manley working Dada over with strikes.
Dada trying to control but Manley postures up.
Manley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Dada is defending against the submission attempts here by Manley.
Manley 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. #T3#
Dada is not content to let Manley control the position.#SUB2#
Manley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dada is just riding it out for now. Manley eventually gives up the hold.
Manley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dada trying to control from the bottom.
Dada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manley chips away with some ground and pound.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dada's head.#T4#
Dada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley stopping the sweep attempt from Dada.
Manley trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
Manley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manley stopping the sweep attempt from Dada.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manley trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iggy Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manley throws a hook but Dada avoids it easily.
Dada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dada looks to land a combination but Manley avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Dada. #TD2#
Manley feints and as Dada raises his hands in defense, Manley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iggy Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manley is one step ahead there.
Dada is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manley postures up. #T1#
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dada throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Dada.#TD2#
Manley gets a double leg takedown into Dada's guard.#ES#
Dada manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Manley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manley throws a shot from downtown. Dada moves away and avoids it.
Manley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manley somewhat.
Koboko Dada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manley.
Koboko Dada is winning the standup battle so far.
Manley dives in for a single leg takedown but Dada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dada throws a sloppy head kick and Manley moves out of range easily.
Dada misses with a double jab.
Manley shoots in for a double leg but Dada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dada is looking for a counter combo.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggy Manley.
Manley slips a jab and a cross from Dada.
Dada leaves Manley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dada thuds a left hand into Manley's body.
Manley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Manley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dada.
Dada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Dada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manley is trying to defend but Dada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manley trying to control from the bottom.
Manley gets back to full guard.
Dada is fighting to break Manley's control of his arms but Manley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manley stands and throws Dada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manley is putting a hurting on Dada here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Dada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dada!
Manley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dada's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada gets back to half guard.
Dada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Dada's temple.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Iggy Manley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Dada's temple.
Manley controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koboko Dada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iggy Manley!
In his post fight interview, Iggy Manley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Koboko Dada stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still get to fuck this mans wife later tonight'.

Event: TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Dada digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Dada sprawls well.
Dada lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin tries to clinch but Dada moves out of range.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dada throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Dada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
A head kick lands from Dada that sends Griffin to the canvas. Griffin tries to scramble back to his feet but Dada brings him back down into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dada controlling the position from side mount.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin prevents Dada from improving position.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Griffin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dada 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.
Dada content to control rather than advance.
Griffin is not content to let Dada control the position.
Dada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dada slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Dada tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it. #T2#
Dada lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dada pulls his head out easily.
Dada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dada lands with a punch from half guard.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Dada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dada tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Dada shows good takedown defense.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Dada tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Dada pushes him away.
Dada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dada.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dada.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dada throws a head kick that misses.
Dada scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dada thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Dada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dada misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Dada ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in but Dada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Dada gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Dada as Griffin shoots in.
Dada throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin looks winded!#TD2#
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Dada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Griffin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dada scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dada throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Griffin scores with a takedown into Dada's guard.#ES#
Dada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dada has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dada stalling.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada slows down the pace here. #T1#
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Dada gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Dada.
Our sources have told us that Dada has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Dada lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Dada.
Dada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Dada keeps him there for the moment.
Dada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Dada digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Dada is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Dada throws a good cross that connects.
Dada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffin on the side of the head.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Dada dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dada finish him?
Griffin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dada comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Griffin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Griffin was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada 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.

Event: TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Dada missing with a left hand there. Lock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock slaps away a takedown attempt from Dada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Lock misses.
Dada shoots in for a takedown but Lock shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Lock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dada doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dada breaks from the clinch.
Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock doesn't manage to clinch there - Dada circles away. #CL#
Lock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dada, pushing him back against the cage.
Lock looking for a takedown.
Lock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Lock taking a breather.
Dada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lock's elbow.
Lock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lock.
Dada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Lock takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dada.#TD#
Lock decides to pull guard.
Dada tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard.
Lock has momentary wrist control but Dada slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Dada stops Lock from standing up.
Dada trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Dada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lock is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lock, who protects the arm well.
Dada advances to mount.
Dada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock is working hard here to advance position.
Dada dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Dada.
Lock wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dada with shots to the head and body - Lock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dada looking to finish Lock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lock!#ROC2#
Lock is rocked!
Dada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lock is looking to escape. #T4#
Lock is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dada lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dada landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada lands a big elbow.
Oh Lock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dada unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lock wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dada celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada 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.

Event: TGC Crucible 14
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore has managed to clinch.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Dada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gilmore clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilmore.
Dada working aggressively here.
Gilmore's coach down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilmore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilmore lands with a right to the head.
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gilmore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dada is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilmore is looking to advance position but Dada won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Dada is holding on to half guard well.
Dada is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gilmore jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Gilmore.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dada is trying to improve his position.
Gilmore wants to control but Dada is keeping him busy.
Dada is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilmore advances to full mount.
Gilmore looking to control but Dada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dada wants to control but Gilmore is having none of it.
Gilmore unloading with bombs!
Dada tries to hold on but Gilmore postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada is looking to improve his position but Gilmore isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gilmore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is having none of it. #T4#
Dada bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Gilmore has his foot on Dada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dada works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilmore is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gilmore controlling from the top position.
Gilmore wants to pass the guard but Dada is keeping the position.
Gilmore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore 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#
Gilmore moves out of range as Dada strikes.
Dada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dada is defended easily by Gilmore.
A punch combination from Dada misses.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore jabs at Dada's body.#CL2#
Gilmore pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Dada stops a takedown attempt from Gilmore. #BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dada tries to counter with a takedown but Gilmore is quick to defend against it.
Gilmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dada dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dada backing away here, and Gilmore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gilmore connects with a leg kick. Dada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gilmore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gilmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dada off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice shot by Dada.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.
Gilmore lands with a cross.
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dada feints and then cracks Gilmore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilmore down. #T3#
A punch combination from Gilmore misses.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. Dada knows he should have avoided that one.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gilmore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gilmore looking to stall.
Dada misses with a punch to the body.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards. #BC2#
Gilmore manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Dada keeps it at a distance.
Dada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gilmore sprawls and moves away.
Gilmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dada circles away.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Dada moves out of range.
Dada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gilmore as Dada shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Gilmore.
Dada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koboko Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dada fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gilmore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dada lands the left hand.
Dada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dada is rocked!
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt
and Dada counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Dada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dada throws a chopping leg kick but Gilmore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Dada misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilmore - that will leave a mark!
Dada walks into a stiff left hand from Gilmore.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.#TD2#
Gilmore looking to score a takedown here. Dada is defending well but Gilmore drives through and ends up in Dada's guard.
Dada looking for a sweep. Not yet Dada, not yet.
Koboko Dada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Dada looking for a guillotine here but Gilmore defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmore 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.
Dada has momentary wrist control but Gilmore slips an elbow through the middle.
Dada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilmore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Dada does no damage.
Dada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with the combination.
Gilmore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anthony Gilmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dada misses with a combination
and Gilmore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gilmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gilmore 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Koboko Dada stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still get to fuck this mans wife later tonight'.

Event: TGC 47: San Diego vs Nagasaki
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dada gets tackled into the cage by Bobeth. Bobeth maintains the clinch.
Bobeth is looking to break free of the clinch but Dada has double underhooks.
Bobeth leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth walks into a straight right hand from Dada.
Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dada.
Dada scores with a jab to the head.
Dada shoots in and drives through. Bobeth sprawls well.
Dada tries to land a front kick but Bobeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Dada backs away, Bobeth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bobeth tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michael Bobeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobeth.#T1##CL#
Bobeth pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
Dada tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobeth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dada throws out a counter right but Bobeth avoids it with no problem.
Dada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobeth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dada tries to counter with a clinch but Bobeth shakes him off and moves away.
Bobeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dada.
Bobeth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bobeth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dada counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bobeth throws a right and a left that Dada avoids nicely.
Bobeth fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobeth. #CL#
Bobeth clinches.
Dada wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koboko Dada.
Bobeth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobeth fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bobeth gets underhooks to prevent Dada's takedown attempt.
Bobeth gets underhooks to prevent Dada's takedown attempt.
Dada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Bobeth's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($600/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bobeth tries to clinch there but Dada circles away. #CL#
Bobeth pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobeth.
Bobeth misses with a knee to the head.
Bobeth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dada up against the cage.
Bobeth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Bobeth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bobeth to the mat. Bobeth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Dada advances to half guard.
Bobeth is looking to escape.
Bobeth taking some punishment here, with Dada in his half guard.
Bobeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Bobeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth wants to get back to his feet.
Dada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses
and Dada counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobeth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dada counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bobeth!
Dada cracks Bobeth with a big right hand but Bobeth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bobeth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Check out the look on Dada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobeth tries to escape but Dada is in control.
Dada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bobeth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobeth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dada has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dada works to advance to full mount. Bobeth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada landing strikes from the mount and Bobeth is in trouble!
Dada scoring with strikes but Bobeth is staying in there.
Dada cracks Bobeth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#
Bobeth is rocked!#T2#
Dada connects with a bit shot that sees Bobeth covering up! More strikes from Dada and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dada is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koboko Dada!
In his post fight interview, Koboko Dada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Dada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Dada counters with a single leg into guard. Alvez didn't expect that.
Dada cracks Alvez with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Alvez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dada 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.
Dada stands up over Alvez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dada is in close to Alvez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dada throws an elbow that misses. Alvez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dada's guard. Nice move by Alvez!#REVB#
Dada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvez is one step ahead there.
Dada is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Dada looking for a sweep. Not yet Dada, not yet. #SU2#
Alvez stands and steps away. Dada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dada walks into a jab.
Alvez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Alvez.
And Dada counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvez blocks it.
Alvez misses with a few strikes there.
Dada throws a sloppy head kick and Alvez moves out of range easily.
Alvez lands a head kick!
Alvez's coach down at Heavy Hitters and BJJ Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alvez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dada avoids the head kick by Alvez.
Alvez throws a head kick but Dada moves out of range.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dada takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Dada looks to throw the jab but Alvez is out of range.
Alvez throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Dada misses with a straight right.
Alvez drops his hands momentarily and Dada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alvez swinging wildly here.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Dada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvez. #CL#
Dada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Alvez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dada lands a right hand.
A short right from Dada on the inside. #TD#
Dada tightens his grip and picks Alvez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvez manages to land in guard.
Dada throws a big right hand that misses.
Dada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dada throws a big elbow that misses.
Dada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dada landing some decent shots from guard.
Dada trying to control but Alvez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dada throwing strikes from guard but Alvez blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dada working a defensive guard here.
Dada has his hands on Alvez's head, controlling the position.
Alvez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dada throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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 Koboko Dada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Alvez.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvez throws a series of punches but Dada avoids them all with ease.
Alvez misses with the combination. #TD#
Dada drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Alvez pushes Dada off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvez is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvez.#T1#
Alvez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvez punishes Dada's body with a nice straight punch.
Dada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvez. That one must have hurt.
Dada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvez.
Alvez connects with a high kick.
Alvez stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Alvez scores with a one two! Dada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Dada there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Alvez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dada. Dada gets slowly back to his feet.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses.
Dada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvez won't be happy with that.
Dada gets to mount! Alvez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dada unloading with bombs!
Dada working Alvez over with strikes here. #T3#
Alvez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dada managing to control the position.
Alvez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dada wants to sweep here but Alvez controlling him for the moment.
Dada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvez's head.
Dada trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dada looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dada postures up in Alvez's guard and throws a big left but Alvez blocks it.
Alvez wants to get back to his feet but Dada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warley Alvez 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvez throws a head kick that misses.
Dada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvez avoids the head kick by Dada.
Alvez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warley Alvez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvez lands with an uppercut that bounces Dada off the cage and back into range.
Alvez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Dada pushes Alvez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvez is looking for a takedown.
Dada wants a takedown but no success here.
Dada can't find room to land a body shot as Alvez controls the action.
Alvez takes an elbow to the temple.
Dada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alvez wants to break free but Dada has control.
Dada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Alvez breaks the clinch.
Alvez ducks under a wild hook from Dada.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dada throws a shot from downtown. Alvez moves away and avoids it.
Dada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Alvez.
Dada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dada misses with a straight left. #T2#
Dada thows a body kick. Alvez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvez misses with a wild combination.
Alvez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada throws a lazy right hand but Alvez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Alvez does no damage.
Alvez scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvez.
Dada loads up on a big right hand but Alvez slips the punch.
Dada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvez looks to land a combination but Dada avoids it well.
Dada attempts a counter takedown but Alvez avoids it well and moves away.
Warley Alvez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Dada throws a looping overhand right but Alvez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvez connects with a right hand. Dada shakes it off.
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Alvez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dada's head.
Alvez scores with a head kick.
Dada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Alvez.
Alvez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dada scores with a nice right hand.
Alvez pushes Dada away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvez tries to avoid it but Dada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvez to the ground. Alvez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Alvez throws a right hand that Dada ducks under and follows up with a left that Dada also avoids with ease.
Alvez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvez throws a front kick that sends Dada stumbling back into the cage.
Alvez digs a good body shot into Dada's ribs.
Dada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvez.
Dada avoids the head kick by Alvez.
Alvez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Alvez.
Alvez lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Alvez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warley Alvez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvez 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warley Alvez!
A less than humble Warley Alvez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Koboko Dada spoke after the fight, saying 'I still get to fuck this mans wife later tonight'.

Event: DUEL#92 Muller vs Eirickson
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dada circles away quickly and effectively.
Dada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dada with a nice cross.
A left lands for Dada.
Gonzales looks to land a left hand but Dada moved out of range nicely.
Dada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gonzales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dada at a distance.
Gonzales throws out a loose jab but Dada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dada ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gonzales swings for the body but Dada moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzales throws a leg kick
and Dada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dada misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzales throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dada.
Dada is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Dada avoids the punch easily.
Dada throws a looping overhand right but Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
Joe Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dada moves away.
Dada throws a head kick that half lands.
Gonzales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Dada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dada doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales misses the jab.
Dada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzales's hands.
Dada thuds his right hand into Gonzales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzales misses the jab.
Gonzales sizes up Dada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Dada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzales!
Gonzales is looking for a sweep.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Gonzales holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep.
Gonzales is not content to let Dada control the position.
Gonzales dodges the ground and pound from Dada.
Gonzales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dada off and has taken his back!
Well, with Gonzales on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dada is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Gonzales looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gonzales sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dada taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Gonzales!
Koboko Dada was interviewed post fight and said 'I still get to fuck this mans wife later tonight'.

Event: DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Dada takes the fight into the clinch.
Dada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palazzi backwards.
Dada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dada throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palazzi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Palazzi tries to stall but Dada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dada controlling the action here for a moment.
Palazzi tries for a takedown but Dada manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Dada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palazzi backwards.
Dada lands an elbow just above Palazzi 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Giorgio Palazzi has been cut.
Dada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dada gets through Palazzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palazzi stalling in the clinch but Dada improves position.
Dada is working Palazzi over against the cage.
Palazzi looks winded!#TD#
Dada gets a nice trip 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.
Dada trying to control the pace. #T2#
Palazzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Dada seems content to control.#SUB#
Dada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dada 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. #SUB#
Dada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palazzi sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Dada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palazzi's head.
Dada wants to take a breather but Palazzi is having none of it.
Dada working Palazzi over with strikes. #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.
Dada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palazzi is staying active underneath Dada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palazzi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dada.
Dada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palazzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dada trying to control the position from guard on top but Palazzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgio Palazzi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Dada.
Dada doesn't manage to clinch there - Palazzi circles away.
Dada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Palazzi back to the cage. Dada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Dada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palazzi has him pressed against the cage.
Dada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palazzi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada lands a body shot.
Palazzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dada prevents it.
Palazzi is breathing heavily.
Dada lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Palazzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Dada manages to break the clinch.
Dada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palazzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palazzi with the counter takedown but Dada avoids it easily.
Koboko Dada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dada moves in looking to clinch but Palazzi pushes him off.#CL#
Dada drives through and clinches with Palazzi against the cage. #T2#
Palazzi can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Dada.
Dada works on Palazzi's body with a couple of short punches.
Dada lands a shot to the body.
Dada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palazzis head.
Dada lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Dada has hold of one of Palazzi's legs. Palazzi is fighting the takedown attempt but Dada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada works over Palazzi with some ground and pound from guard.
Dada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Dada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palazzi's guard.
Palazzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palazzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palazzi defends it well.
Koboko Dada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dada wants to pass the guard but Palazzi is defending well.
Palazzi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dada is trying to control the action in half guard but Palazzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palazzi wants to improve his position but Dada is controlling well.
Dada is keen to just control but Palazzi is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dada is stalling here. Palazzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Palazzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dada tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giorgio Palazzi'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dada with a nice cross.
Dada tries to clinch #TD2#
and Palazzi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dada!
Dada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dada trying to control from the bottom.
Dada won't allow Palazzi to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada wants to get back to full guard.
Palazzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dada trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Dada wants to get back to full guard.
Dada is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dada throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Palazzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palazzi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dada looking for a guillotine here but Palazzi defends easily.
Dada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Giorgio Palazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koboko Dada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dada trying to keep a closed guard but Palazzi is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Palazzi preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palazzi with the counter takedown but Dada avoids it easily.
Dada tries to clinch up but Palazzi circles away and keeps his distance.
And Palazzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Dada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Palazzi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dada wriggles free and stands up.
A right-left combo lands from Dada.
Dada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Dada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Palazzi feints the counter takedown.
Dada moves in looking to clinch but Palazzi pushes him off.
Palazzi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Palazzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Palazzi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dada has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Palazzi is looking to defend but Dada has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Palazzi! Dada pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Palazzi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koboko Dada!
A less than humble Koboko Dada misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DUEL#80
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Dmitrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dada avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Dmitrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dmitrov is in Dada's guard.#ES#
Dada pushes Dmitrov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dmitrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dmitrov.
Dada connects with a single shot there.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Dada there.#TD#
Dmitrov gets caught napping as Dada dives in and scores a takedown. Dmitrov manages to retain guard.#T1#
Dada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dmitrov controlling the position.
Dmitrov keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Dada postures up in Dmitrov's guard and throws a big left but Dmitrov blocks it.
Dada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dmitrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dmitrov wants to hit a switch here but Dada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dmitrov there!
Dada tries to control but Dmitrov wriggling away. #T2#
Dada controlling from the full mount.
Dmitrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dmitrov's face.
Dmitrov tries to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Dada tries to control but Dmitrov wriggling away.
BOOM! Dada connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Dada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dada controlling from mount.
Dada landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dmitrov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dada 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.
Dmitrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dmitrov wants to control but Dada is having none of it.
Dada with shots to the head and body - Dmitrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dmitrov working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Dada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dmitrov is looking to escape.
Dmitrov working to try and regain half guard.
Dada is landing with some decent strikes but Dmitrov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dmitrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dada connects with a crisp jab.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dmitrov looks for a takedown but Dada sprawls well.
Dada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dmitrov under the eye.
Dada scores with a one two! Dmitrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dada cracks Dmitrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dmitrov can do to turn this around?
Dada misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dmitrov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dmitrov can't fight it off and eventually Dada manages to take the fight to the floor. Dmitrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dada landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Dmitrov keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Dmitrov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Dmitrov is trying to control the position but Dada postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dmitrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dada throwing strikes but missing.
Dada looking to pass the guard.
Dada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dmitrov is pulling down on Dada's head to control his posture.
Dada forces his way into half guard.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dmitrov is looking to escape.
Dada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dmitrov defending well though. #T3#
Dada trying to control the action but Dmitrov is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dada lands a nice short elbow.
Dmitrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dada wants to take a breather but Dmitrov is having none of it.
Dada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dmitrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dmitrov is trying to stand up here but Dada is controlling him well.
Dada 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.
Dada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dada stalling. #T4#
Nice strikes from Dada there.
Dmitrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dada is pressing down on Dmitrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dmitrov is holding on for now.
Dmitrov is not content to let Dada control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dmitrov is controlling Dada's trapped leg to prevent Dada from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dmitrov wants to stand and escape but Dada is having none of it.
Dada trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dmitrov keeping full guard, as Dada tries to pass.
Dada cracks Dmitrov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dmitrov, not yet.
Dmitrov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #SUB2#
Dmitrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Dmitrov has an active guard here but Dada has managed to pass into half guard.
Dada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dmitrov!
Dmitrov is squirming around, avoiding Dada's attempts to control the action.
Dmitrov wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Dmitrov tries to reverse the position but Dada maintains control.
Koboko Dada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koboko Dada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Dmitrov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dada controlling his opponent.
Dada wants to control the pace but Dmitrov is squirming around nicely.
Dmitrov 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.#SUB#
Dada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dada works his way into side control. #T3#
Dada trying to control the position but Dmitrov is working away.
Dada landing strikes.
Dmitrov isn't going anywhere.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dmitrov keeps working.
Dmitrov struggling a bit here.
Dmitrov is trying to get back to his feet.
Dada trying to control the action but Dmitrov is working from the bottom.
Dmitrov prevents Dada from moving into mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koboko Dada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dada 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Assuncao tries a low kick but Dada avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Dada misses.
As Dada tries to get set, Assuncao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dada manages to avoid the attempt.
Assuncao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dada misses with a double jab.
A jab from Assuncao misses.
Assuncao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assuncao ducks under a wild hook from Dada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assuncao ducks under a wild hook from Dada.
Assuncao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Dada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assuncao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Assuncao is trying to work for a sweep but Dada has mounted him!
Dada avoids the attempt from Assuncao to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dada breaks from Assuncao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Assuncao is desperately trying to improve his position but Dada has a good base and remains in mount.
Assuncao tries to hold on but Dada postures up.
Assuncao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Assuncao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Assuncao is squirming around, avoiding Dada's attempts to control the action.
Dada working Assuncao over with strikes here.
Assuncao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dada wants to control the pace but Assuncao is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Dada content just to control the position here.
Dada trying to control but Assuncao is having none of it.
Assuncao wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Dada controlling his opponent.
Assuncao tries to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Assuncao is looking to improve his position but Dada isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Assuncao is working hard here to advance position.
Assuncao wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Assuncao tries to reverse the position but Dada maintains control.
Dada controlling from the full mount.
Assuncao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Assuncao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Assuncao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Assuncao trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
Assuncao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assuncao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dada keeping moving, preventing Assuncao from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dada working for a triangle but Assuncao defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assuncao.
Assuncao tries to counter by clinching up but Dada breaks away and moves out of range.
Assuncao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dada misses with a wild combination.
As Dada tries to get set, Assuncao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dada manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dada as he checks the leg kick.
Koboko Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dada missing with a left hand there. Assuncao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dada misses with a series of wild punches.
Assuncao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
A punch combination from Dada misses.
Dada throws a series of punches but Assuncao avoids them all with ease.
Assuncao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Dada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dada connects with a crisp jab.
Dada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assuncao circles away quickly and effectively.
Assuncao is looking to counter the offense by Dada and move into the clinch.
Dada misses with a low kick.
Assuncao misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Assuncao.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Assuncao.
Dada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dada moves out of range of the body kick from Assuncao.
Assuncao misses with a takedown attempt - Dada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dada throws a right and a left that Assuncao avoids nicely.
Assuncao darts in looking for a takedown but Dada gets double underhooks and turns Assuncao into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koboko Dada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Assuncao shoots in but Dada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assuncao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dada.
Dada jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Assuncao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dada was covering up waiting for the punch and Assuncao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Assuncao trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
Assuncao stays in close to Dada's body and controls the position. #T4#
Assuncao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dada regains half guard there - taking advantage of Assuncao's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Assuncao not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dada is not content to let Assuncao control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koboko Dada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Dada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assuncao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Assuncao misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dada counters by clinching up.
Assuncao is trying to pull guard but Dada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Dada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assuncao tries to work over Dada's front leg with a kick but Dada checks it.
Assuncao shoots in and drives through. Dada sprawls well.
Dada wants to counter the offense by Assuncao and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assuncao moves away from the strike by Dada.
Dada misses with a body shot.
Dada throws a nice looking combination but Assuncao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assuncao half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Dada looks to land a combination but Assuncao avoids it well.
Assuncao avoids the body shot from Dada.
Dada jabs Assuncao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dada throws a right and a left that Assuncao avoids nicely.
Dada fails to land with a series of punches.
Dada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dada scoring well with a low kick there.
Dada misses with a hook. Assuncao ducked under it nicely.
Assuncao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dada.
Koboko Dada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Assuncao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dada throws a series of punches but Assuncao avoids them all with ease.
As Dada tries to get set, Assuncao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dada manages to avoid the attempt.
Assuncao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dada.
Dada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Assuncao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assuncao slips a jab from Dada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Assuncao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Dada does no damage.
Assuncao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Assuncao dives in for a single leg takedown but Dada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Assuncao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dada gets a takedown into half guard.
Assuncao is staying active underneath Dada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dada prevents Assuncao from improving his position.
Gustavo Assuncao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Assuncao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assuncao wants to control but Dada is keeping busy.
Dada controlling the pace.
Dada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assuncao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Assuncao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Assuncao is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koboko Dada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dada 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koboko Dada!
After the fight, Koboko Dada 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Dada. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Battle has been cut.
Battle is looking to clinch but Dada is avoiding it.
Dada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Battle pinned against the cage. Battle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Dada cracks Battle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Battle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dada finish him? #ROC2#
Battle is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Dada ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Battle clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Dada shoots in and bounces Hopper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dada connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dada is working Hopper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper is trying to control the position but Dada postures up. #SUB#
Hopper has his foot on Dada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dada works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Hopper is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Hopper is really struggling to control Dada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dada passes into half guard.
Hopper tries to get to full guard but Dada has control of the leg.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dada scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Dada seems to be working for a kimura but Hopper defends the submission attempt.
Hopper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Hopper is looking to control Dada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopper avoid being mounted?
Well, if Dada 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.
Hopper wants to control but Dada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Dada is working for a kimura but Hopper is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopper is looking to control Dada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopper avoid being mounted?
Dada is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dada winds up and cracks Hopper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dada is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Dada stands up and beckons Hopper to join him on the feet. #T4#
Hopper fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dada working over Hopper with some ground and pound. Hopper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dada trying to control the pace.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Hopper is rocked!
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. Dada connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
Oh Hopper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dada lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hopper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dada jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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