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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cory Dillon (ranked 22195 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Cahill (ranked 8271 p4p, 630 weight class). Cory Dillon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cory Dillon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Cahill!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cahill has managed to clinch.
Dillon is trying to drag Cahill to the mat but Cahill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dillon is pressed up against the cage. Cahill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillon down to the mat. Dillon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillon rushes Cahill and presses him up against the cage.
Cahill looking for a takedown.
Cory Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Cahill is working for takedown but Dillon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cahill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cahill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dillon can't fight it off and eventually Cahill manages to take the fight to the floor. Dillon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dillon (0) vs (2) Cahill
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon pulls Cahill in close to prevent any damage.
Dillon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahill is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dillon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cahill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dillon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (2) vs (2) Cahill
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon looking to pass the guard.
Dillon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillon trying to control but Cahill is working from the bottom.
Dillon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dillon won't allow Cahill to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillon pushing down on Cahill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahill is trying to control but can't.
Dillon wants to pass to mount but Cahill is defending the position.
Dillon is thwarting Cahill's attempts to control the position.
Cahill gets full guard.
Cahill trying to control the position.
Cahill keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is working hard here to advance position.
Cahill working for a triangle but Dillon defends it easily.
Dillon wants to control from the top but Cahill keeps moving.
Dillon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (2) vs (4) Cahill
Dillon is adopting a defensive guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dillon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahill pushes down on Dillon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahill is thwarting Dillon's attempts to control the position.
Cahill is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dillon reverses the position - he's now on top in Cahill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (4) vs (4) Cahill
Dillon postures up.
Cahill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dillon wants to pass the guard but Cahill is keeping the position.
Cahill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillon 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.
Cahill keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Cahill has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cahill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (4) vs (6) Cahill
Dillon is trying to keep Cahill in close.
Dillon keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
Dillon trying to keep a closed guard but Cahill is proving a slippery customer.
Cahill wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dillon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cahill trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahill passes Dillon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahill trying to control the action but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon tries to get to full guard but Cahill has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cahill trying to control the action but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon wants to improve his position but Cahill is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahill controlling the action here.
Cahill trying to control from half guard but Dillon is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cahill controlling the pace.
Dillon trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cahill in particular looking to stall.
Dillon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahill passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dillon (4) vs (9) Cahill
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dillon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cahill tries to control but Dillon wriggling away.
Dillon regains half guard.
Cahill wants to pass to mount but Dillon is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dillon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahill is working away from the top position though.
Cahill wants to take a breather but Dillon is having none of it.
Dillon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cahill on the ground.
Well, if Cahill 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.
Dillon trying to control here.
Cahill is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillon regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dillon keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
Dillon 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.
Cahill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillon keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillon is keeping the position for now.
Cahill passes Dillon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillon is not content to let Cahill control the position.
Dillon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillon tries to get out of the position.
Dillon is staying active underneath Cahill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon manages to get to full guard.
Dillon pulls Cahill in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahill wins on points by 9 to 4.
The defeated Cory Dillon had this to say: 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Ulatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dillon off the cage and back into range.
Ulatov cracks a nice hook into Dillon's ribs.
Dillon misses with a hook. Ulatov ducked under it nicely.
Ulatov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ulatov misses with a body shot.
Ulatov misses with a takedown
and Dillon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ulatov blocks a jab.
Ulatov lands with an overhand left.
Ulatov looks to land a left hand but Dillon moved out of range nicely.
Dillon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ulatov lands with a straight right. Dillon didn't see that one coming.
Dillon takes one to the chin there.
No luck for Ulatov with that takedown attempt.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulatov misses with a hook.
Ulatov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillon sprawls well. He's pushed Ulatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Ulatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillon.
Ulatov looks to land a right hand but Dillon moved out of range.#TD#
Ulatov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dillon!
Ulatov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dillon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ulatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Dillon is defending well.
Dillon is looking to regain half guard here but Ulatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ulatov advances to full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dillon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ulatov unloading with bombs!
Dillon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ulatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Dillon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dillon is looking to improve his position but Ulatov isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing that Ulatov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ulatov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dillon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Dillon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dillon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3##SUB#
Ulatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ulatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dillon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ulatov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Dillon tries to escape back to his feet but Ulatov has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Dillon's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Dillon is tapping! Ulatov saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ulatov!
Cory Dillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Dillon there.
Dillon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dillon lands a jab-cross combination.
Hadley Jr throws a series of punches but Dillon moves out of range.
Hadley Jr looks to land a combination but Dillon avoids it well.
Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Dillon forces Hadley Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Dillon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon forces his way into half guard.
Hadley Jr tries to get to full guard but Dillon has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dillon lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Dillon drops an elbow to the side of Hadley Jr's head. #SUB2#
Hadley Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Dillon content to control rather than advance.
Dillon stops Hadley Jr from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dillon lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hadley Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hadley Jr is looking to escape.
Hadley Jr is looking for a sweep. Dillon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Dillon there.
Hadley Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillon is working away from the top position though.
Dillon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Dillon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dillon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hadley Jr as he works his way to full guard.
Dillon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Dillon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hadley Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dillon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillon passes Hadley Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Dillon is nestled in close to Hadley Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dillon stalling.
Dillon slips a nice elbow through Hadley Jr's hands, connecting with Hadley Jr's forehead.
Hadley Jr wants to control but Dillon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dillon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hadley Jr is looking to improve his position.
Dillon slips a nice elbow through Hadley Jr's hands, connecting with Hadley Jr's forehead.
Dillon working over Hadley Jr with some ground and pound. Hadley Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dillon is looking to advance position but Hadley Jr won't allow it. #T4#
Hadley Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hadley Jr.
Hadley Jr wants to get back to his feet but Dillon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hadley Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillon controlling from the top position.
Dillon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dillon is sitting in close to Hadley Jr's body. Hadley Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dillon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dillon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hadley Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Hadley Jr!
Cory Dillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.
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Event:
TBD#24
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillon throws a right and a left that Suchy avoids nicely.
Dillon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suchy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suchy.
Dillon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suchy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suchy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suchy.
Dillon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suchy. Suchy obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchy just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Suchy.
Suchy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Suchy.
Both fighters circling a little - Suchy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Suchy as Dillon shoots in.
Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suchy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dillon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillon misses with an uppercut. Suchy saw that one coming.#TD2#
Dillon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dillon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchy defending well though.
Suchy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Suchy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Suchy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillon.
Suchy trying to control but Dillon postures up.
Suchy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Suchy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dillon is tapping! Great win for Suchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Suchy!
Cory Dillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.
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Event:
TBD#19 DALI vs. BARAKUS
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Saint Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon fails to land the takedown.
Saint Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dillon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Pierre throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
Saint Pierre leaves Dillon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Demetrious Saint Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Dillon.#T1#
A left lands for Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
We've been hearing reports that Saint Pierre has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saint Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillon shoots in but Saint Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Dillon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saint Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
A big right from Saint Pierre misses. #T2#
Dillon throws an off balance right hand
and Saint Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillon throws an off balance right hand
and Saint Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Dillon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dillon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saint Pierre wants to improve his position but Dillon is controlling well.
#T3#
Saint Pierre is looking to escape.
Dillon misses with a head shot. Saint Pierre uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Saint Pierre pushes Dillon off and gets back to his feet.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saint Pierre has time to react.#T4#
Dillon loads up on a big right hand but Saint Pierre slips the punch.
Saint Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saint Pierre eats them both and turns towards Dillon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Demetrious Saint Pierre has been cut.
Dillon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Pierre.
Dillon shoots in for a takedown but Saint Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saint Pierre counters with a series of strikes. Dillon will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Saint Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrious Saint Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillon tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dillon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dillon breaks from the clinch.
Dillon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saint Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demetrious Saint Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillon with a poor takedown #CL#
and Saint Pierre counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Saint Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillon goes for a double leg but Saint Pierre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saint Pierre continues to drive forward.
Demetrious Saint Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Dillon.
Saint Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Dillon moves away and avoids it.
Cory Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Dillon drives through with a takedown into Saint Pierre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Saint Pierre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saint Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Dillon keeps him there for the moment.
Saint Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Dillon is controlling him.
Saint Pierre is pressed up against the cage. Dillon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saint Pierre down to the mat. Saint Pierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saint Pierre slips under a jab.
Saint Pierre cracks Dillon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saint Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dillon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A big right from Saint Pierre misses.
Dillon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillon moves out of range as Saint Pierre strikes.
Dillon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Dillon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint Pierre swivels and escapes.
Saint Pierre slips under a jab.
Demetrious Saint Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Pierre dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Saint Pierre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillon scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Saint Pierre lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Dillon misses.
Saint Pierre misses with a straight left.
Saint Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillon can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Dillon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saint Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dillon is in Saint Pierre's guard.
Saint Pierre is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dillon dives into side control.
#REVR#
Saint Pierre seems a little lost for a moment, as Dillon dominates the positioning.
Sloppy strikes there by Dillon.
Saint Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Saint Pierre is looking to get back to his feet here but Dillon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Saint Pierre's back.
Cory Dillon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dillon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Saint Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Dillon keeps control of the position easily here as Saint Pierre tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrious Saint Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demetrious Saint Pierre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saint Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Saint Pierre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint Pierre catches Dillon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saint Pierre misses with a body shot.
And Dillon tries to counter it with a takedown but Saint Pierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saint Pierre wants to break free but Dillon has control.
#BC#
Saint Pierre breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Dillon's shoulder, as Dillon tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillon.
A big right from Dillon misses. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saint Pierre enables Dillon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saint Pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillon postures up in Saint Pierre's guard and throws a big left but Saint Pierre blocks it.
Saint Pierre wants to stand up but Dillon is controlling him. #SUB#
Saint Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillon defends well.
Saint Pierre keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully.
Dillon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dillon is looking for a kimura but Saint Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dillon to get the leverage. #T2#
Saint Pierre wants to stand back up but Dillon manages to pass into side control.
Saint Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dillon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dillon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saint Pierre pushes Dillon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dillon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Dillon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saint Pierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dillon trying to control the action but Saint Pierre is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dillon working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Dillon.
You can see the frustration on Saint Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saint Pierre prevents Dillon from improving position.
Dillon is looking to take a break and control but Saint Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cory Dillon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dillon prevents Saint Pierre from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saint Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dillon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Pierre looks to land a left hand but Dillon moved out of range nicely.
Demetrious Saint Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saint Pierre misses with a hook. Dillon ducked under it nicely.
Dillon feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Dillon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demetrious Saint Pierre!
An out of breath Demetrious Saint Pierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Cory Dillon was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.
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Event:
TBD#16 TYME vs. VASH
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bungaloo misses with a hook
and Dillon counters with a series of strikes. Bungaloo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bungaloo missing with a left hand there. Dillon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillon with the counter takedown but Bungaloo avoids it easily.
Dillon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillon with a poor takedown
and Bungaloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dillon gets a takedown into half guard.
Dillon prevents Bungaloo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dillon is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bungaloo defending well though. #T1#
Bungaloo tries to get to full guard but Dillon has control of the leg.
Dillon prevents Bungaloo from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Dillon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bungaloo is just riding it out for now. Dillon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dillon is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Nice strikes from Dillon there.
Bungaloo is looking to improve his position.
Bungaloo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillon on the ground.
Dillon controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Dillon.
Dillon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Dillon trying to control the pace.
Dillon tries to pass to full mount but Bungaloo defends it.
Dillon working Bungaloo over with strikes.
Dillon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Dillon is trying for a kimura here. Bungaloo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dillon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cory Dillon!
Cory Dillon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
TBD#11 ROY vs. COCO
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillon misses the body punch #TD2#
and Hunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillon keeps working.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dillon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dillon is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control. #ES#
Dillon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillon fails to land the takedown.
Dillon misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Dillon has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
#TD#
Dillon lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillon is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Dillon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter is trying to buck Dillon off.#SUB#
Dillon tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Dillon lands an elbow.
Hunter is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Dillon tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Dillon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillon gets to mount! Hunter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dillon wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Dillon breaks from Hunter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dillon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dillon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dillon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunter looks a forlorn figure.
Dillon working the ground and pound effectively.
Dillon tries to control but Hunter wriggling away. #T4##SUB#
Dillon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hunter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hunter wants to control but Dillon is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dillon goes for an armbar but Hunter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Dillon 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##CL#
Dillon clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hunter. #TD2#
Hunter is trying to trip Dillon. He has hold of a leg but Dillon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Dillon wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter 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 Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter prevents Dillon from getting back to his feet.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Dillon controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
Hunter is in close to Dillon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hunter has his foot on Dillon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dillon manages to pass to side control. #T2#
Hunter is trying to stand up here but Dillon is controlling him well.
Dillon is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dillon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dillon is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dillon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillon is working away from the top position though.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Dillon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunter is trying to stand back up but Dillon is controlling him
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Dillon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dillon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dillon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hunter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dillon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cory Dillon!
A determined Cory Dillon didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
WW#5 VIEIRA vs. ODLA
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillon misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black throws a counter combo.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Dillon misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.#CUT2#
It looks like Cory Dillon has been cut.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black slips a straight right by Dillon.
Dillon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillon misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Dillon scores with a takedown into Black's guard.
Dillon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Dillon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Black looking to control.
Dillon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Black is trying to keep Dillon in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black cracks a nice hook into Dillon's ribs.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillon gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Black gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dillon is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Black!
Vlad Black 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.
Cory Dillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.
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Event:
TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Dillon misses.
Shahen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shahen dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shahen throws a big counter combination but Dillon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shahen throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dillon shoots and misses #KD#
and Shahen counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dillon down! Shahen is looking to finish but Dillon is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Dillon is rocked!
Shahen won't allow Dillon to get back to his feet.
Dillon is still in real trouble! Can Shahen finish him?
Shahen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shahen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shahen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shahen wants to stand but Dillon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shahen 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.
Shahen trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shahen is controlling him.
Dillon seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dillon wants to get back to his feet but Shahen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU#
Shahen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillon, up you get!
Dillon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shahen counters with a left right combination that sends Dillon crashing to the mat - Shahen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Dillon out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Shahen!
An out of breath Joe Shahen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cory Dillon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.
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Event:
WW#1 MAGADDINO VS JOHNSON
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Miocic ducks under a wild hook from Dillon.
Dillon throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Miocic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillon defends it nicely.
Dillon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miocic finds it's way round the side to connect with Dillon's head. #CUT#
It looks like Cory Dillon has been cut.
Miocic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dillon looks to throw the jab but Miocic is out of range.
Miocic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillon is fending him off so far but Miocic persists. Nope, Dillon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miocics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillon connects with the punch.#TD2#
Dillon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miocic to the mat! Miocic manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon is working Miocic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dillon chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillon 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. #SUB#
Miocic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillon is in close to Miocic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dillon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Miocic is rocked!
Dillon gets to his feet and stands over Miocic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Miocic felt that one! Dillon unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Miocic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Dillon!
Cory Dillon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Dillon has Ben Shimon up against the cage in a clinch.
Ben Shimon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ben Shimon is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillon gets an underhook and turns Ben Shimon into the cage.
Ben Shimon wants to stall.
Ben Shimon is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Dillon has Ben Shimon pressed against the cage, preventing Ben Shimon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ben Shimon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ben Shimon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillon effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Ben Shimon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ben Shimon to the mat. Ben Shimon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon controlling from the top position.
Dillon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben Shimon has momentary wrist control but Dillon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dillon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dillon landing with the ground and pound.
Dillon stands up over Ben Shimon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dillon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dillon is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dillon advances to half guard.
Dillon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ben Shimon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillon pulls his head out easily.
Dillon drops an elbow to the side of Ben Shimon's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillon stalling.
Dillon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillon controlling the action here.
Dillon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dillon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Dillon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Dillon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dillon working the body and head with strikes.
Dillon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dillon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dillon controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon is putting a hurting on Ben Shimon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ben Shimon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ben Shimon taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Dillon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ben Shimon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dillon scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Dillon looks up at the clock and then as Ben Shimon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dillon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dillon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dillon taking a breather here. #T2#
Ben Shimon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dillon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dillon in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#
Ben Shimon is rocked!#T3#
Dillon is putting a hurting on Ben Shimon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ben Shimon is still in real trouble! Can Dillon finish him?
Dillon looks up at the clock and then as Ben Shimon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dillon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ben Shimon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dillon grinds an elbow into Ben Shimon's temple.
Ben Shimon is letting Dillon control him for a moment.
Dillon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dillon scoring with punches from side control.
Dillon cracks Ben Shimon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dillon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ben Shimon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dillon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Dillon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Reves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillon momentarily.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dillon.
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.
Reves is letting Dillon control him for a moment.
Reves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillon on the ground.
Dillon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dillon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Dillon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dillon misses with the ground and pound.
Dillon looks up at the clock and then as Reves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dillon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reves taking a bit of punishment here - Dillon scoring with strikes.
Dillon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Reves is letting Dillon control him for a moment.
Dillon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reves some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Reves's face as Dillon controls the position.
Dillon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reves is avoiding damage well.
Reves being controlled for a moment.
The ground and pound from Dillon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dillon.
Dillon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dillon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Dillon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reves, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon controlling from side mount. #T3##SUB2#
Dillon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dillon controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dillon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dillon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dillon throws an elbow but Reves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dillon landing strikes.
Dillon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reves is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon scoring with punches and elbows.
Dillon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Dillon dominated that round.
That's time! Reves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reves misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Dillon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reves won't be happy with that.
Dillon staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dillon is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon scoring with punches and elbows.
Reves is trying to escape the position but Dillon is controlling the position.
Reves wants to get back to his feet but Dillon is dominant here and he's now got Reves's back!#T2#
Dillon is not going to allow Reves to sit and survive in this position.
Reves is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dillon.
Dillon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Dillon is cranking Reves's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Reves! He's tightened the choke and Reves is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cory Dillon!
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