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Event:
FARTMMA 36
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Madsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dlamini clobbers Madsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madsen. Dlamini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dlamini takes a swing at Madsen's ribcage but misses.
Dlamini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dlamini connects with a body shot.
A jab from Dlamini misses. #CL2#
Madsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Madsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Madsen manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Madsen looks up at the clock and then as Dlamini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Madsen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dlamini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Madsen connects with a decent elbow.
Dlamini is trying to improve his position.
Madsen landing strikes.
Madsen cracks Dlamini with a big elbow. #T1#
Dlamini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Madsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dlamini wants to get back to full guard but Madsen has passed into side control.
Dlamini can't do much from the bottom here.
Madsen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Madsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Madsen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dlamini is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Dlamini is working hard here to advance position.
Madsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dlamini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madsen on the ground.
Madsen dominating with strikes here.
Madsen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dlamini hang on?
Madsen content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dlamini is trying desperately to improve position.
Madsen controlling his opponent. #T3#
Dlamini tries to reverse the position but Madsen maintains control.
Madsen trying to control but Dlamini is having none of it.
Madsen with good strikes from the mount here!
Dlamini regains half guard.
Dlamini manages to get to full guard.
Madsen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Madsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Dlamini keeps moving.
Madsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dlamini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madsen preventing the sweep.
Dlamini trying to keep a closed guard but Madsen is proving a slippery customer.
Dlamini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dlamini working for a triangle but Madsen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark O Madsen 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#
Dlamini throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Madsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Dlamini wants to control but Madsen is keeping busy.
Dlamini tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dlamini looking for subs from the bottom but Madsen mounts him!
Dlamini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Dlamini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dlamini is trying to escape the mount.
Madsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dlamini wants to hold on but Madsen pushes him away.
Madsen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dlamini's face.
Madsen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dlamini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madsen lands a couple of good shots and Dlamini has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Madsen scores with punches from the back.
Madsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dlamini grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Madsen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dlamini is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Madsen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dlamini's head.
Good control from Madsen.
Dlamini tries to escape but Madsen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dlamini is taking damage to the body and head.
Dlamini takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Dlamini is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Dlamini as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Madsen!
Oh Dlamini is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madsen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dlamini!
Mark O Madsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madsen is loading up with his shots from the back and Dlamini is in big trouble! Dlamini taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark O Madsen!
A less than humble Mark O Madsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Hlasela Dlamini was interviewed post fight and said 'you can't keep a good man down'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 31
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Advance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Dlamini's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Advance throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dlamini on the side of the head.
Advance scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dlamini swings for the body but Advance moves out of range.
Advance scores with a hook.
Advance moves away from the strike by Dlamini.
Dlamini scores with a jab to the body.
Advance scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Advance is defended easily by Dlamini.
A left lands for Advance.
Dlamini misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dlamini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Advance scores with a jab.
Dlamini looks to score with a jab to the body but Advance is just out of range.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dlamini misses the shot to the body.
Advance drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dlamini defends it well.
Jab by Advance.
Dlamini misses with a body shot.
Advance changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dlamini. Advance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dlamini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Advance.
Advance changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Dlamini loads up on a big right hand but Advance slips the punch.
A big left from Dlamini misses.
Dlamini lands a body shot.
Dlamini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Advance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Advance in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dlamini is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Advance!
Lance Advance 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.
In defeat, Hlasela Dlamini stepped up to the mic, saying 'you can't keep a good man down'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 25
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis has Dlamini up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dlamini smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Dlamini stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dlamini tries a body shot but Nevrakis blocks it.
#TD#
Nevrakis manages to pull guard.
Dlamini tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevrakis is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis trying to control the position here.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dlamini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nevrakis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dlamini is looking to defend but Nevrakis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dlamini! Nevrakis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dlamini taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Konstantinos Nevrakis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Hlasela Dlamini stepped up to the mic, saying 'you can't keep a good man down'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 21
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Dlamini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Twelve counters with a left and a right that stings Dlamini.
Dlamini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Twelve but Twelve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twelve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dlamini throws out the jab. #CL#
Twelve clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Twelve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Twelve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dlamini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dlamini 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.
Twelve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Twelve dodges the punch combination from Dlamini.
#CL#
Twelve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dlamini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Twelve stops a takedown attempt from Dlamini.
Twelve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Twelve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Twelve finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dlamini misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Twelve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dlamini.
Dlamini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Connor Twelve has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dlamini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Twelve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dlamini.
Nice uppercut there from Dlamini.#CL#
Twelve clinches up with Dlamini and pushes him back against the cage.
Dlamini struggles to land a body shot inside as Twelve controls his hands.
Twelve avoiding damage.
Dlamini misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Twelve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dlamini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dlamini wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor Twelve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hlasela Dlamini.
Dlamini is trying to drag Twelve to the mat but Twelve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Dlamini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dlamini working aggressively here.
Dlamini can't get the takedown.
Twelve drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dlamini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dlamini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dlamini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Twelve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dlamini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Twelve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dlamini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Twelve defends well and Dlamini ends up having to push Twelve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dlamini.
Twelve is looking to clinch.
Dlamini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Twelve blocks an uppercut.
Dlamini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dlamini.
Dlamini leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Dlamini goes for a takedown attempt but Twelve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Twelve rushes Dlamini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dlamini.
Twelve lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twelve is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dlamini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dlamini tries to pass to full mount but Twelve defends it.
Dlamini 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. #SUB#
Twelve actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hlasela Dlamini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Twelve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dlamini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Twelve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Twelve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Twelve throws a series of punches but Dlamini avoids them all with ease.
Dlamini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Twelve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Twelve slips a jab and a cross from Dlamini.
Dlamini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dlamini lands a slapping body shot.
Twelve fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dlamini scores with a hook to the body. Twelve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Dlamini misses. #T1#
Dlamini fails with a takedown attempt.
Twelve walks into a jab.
Dlamini misses with the combination.
Dlamini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twelve shoots for a takedown but Dlamini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Twelve dodges the punch combination from Dlamini.
Dlamini misses with the combination.
Twelve is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Dlamini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Twelve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Twelve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dlamini throws a hook but Twelve blocks it.
Twelve is looking for a counter combo.
Dlamini swinging wildly here.
Twelve misses with a few strikes there.
Twelve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dlamini finds it's way round the side to connect with Twelve's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dlamini jabs at Twelve's body.
Dlamini misses with a body shot.
Twelve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dlamini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Twelve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Dlamini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Twelve moves away.
Dlamini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dlamini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Twelve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dlamini.
Twelve is looking to clinch but Dlamini is avoiding it.
Twelve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dlamini.
Twelve tries to clinch but Dlamini is having none of it.
Dlamini throws an overhand right that lands on Twelve's shoulder, as Twelve tries to avoid the shot.
Dlamini throws a hook to the side of Twelve's head but Twelve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Twelve looks to clinch
and Dlamini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Twelve tries for a takedown but Dlamini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Dlamini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dlamini thuds his right hand into Twelve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dlamini throws a body punch but Twelve moves out of range.
As Dlamini looks to move away, Twelve throws a big counter combo but Dlamini just gets out of the way.
Dlamini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Twelve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dlamini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dlamini lands a two punch combo.
Dlamini lands with a big left! Twelve is wobbled badly! Dlamini comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Twelve to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hlasela Dlamini!
Hlasela Dlamini 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:
ACB 5 - First Titles
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Roesler has closed the distance and engaged Dlamini in a clinch.
#TD#
Roesler manages to pull guard.
Dlamini controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Roesler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dlamini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roesler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dlamini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roesler looking for a sweep. Not yet Roesler, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini with a nice head shot there.
Dlamini landing some decent shots from guard.
Dlamini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roesler keeping moving, preventing Dlamini from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dlamini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dlamini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roesler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dlamini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dlamini distracts Roesler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dlamini is pushing down on Roesler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roesler is fighting to maintain full guard but Dlamini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roesler tries to roll over but Dlamini keeps him under control.
Roesler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roesler wants to control but Dlamini passes into side.
Roesler tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Roesler wants to control but Dlamini postures up.
Dlamini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dlamini scoring with punches and elbows.
Roesler controls the position for a moment.
Dlamini works to advance to full mount. Roesler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dlamini looking to finish Roesler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roesler!
Roesler tries to lock up and control but Dlamini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roesler is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlamini landing punches.
Roesler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dlamini trying to control but Roesler is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Dlamini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roesler has worked his arm free - good work by Roesler!
Dlamini trying to control the position but Roesler is working away.
Roesler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dlamini connects with a decent elbow.
Roesler is looking for a sweep.
Roesler manages to get back to half guard.
Dlamini stops Roesler from getting back to his feet.
We've been informed that Dlamini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roesler is concentrating on defense, preventing Dlamini from advancing position.
Ground and pound from Dlamini.
Dlamini is keen to just control but Roesler is a slippery customer.
Dlamini trying to control the pace. #T4#
Roesler is looking to control Dlamini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roesler avoid being mounted?
Dlamini lands with a punch from half guard.
Roesler wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dlamini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dlamini works his way into full mount!
Dlamini controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roesler tries to hold on but Dlamini postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hlasela Dlamini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dlamini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roesler. Roesler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dlamini shoots in looking for a takedown but Roesler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dlamini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roesler misses with a takedown
and Dlamini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dlamini connects with the punch.
Dlamini circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Roesler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dlamini misses with some punches.
Dlamini has a couple of punches blocked by Roesler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini has a couple of punches blocked by Roesler.
Roesler blocks an uppercut.
Dlamini is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Roesler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hlasela Dlamini has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roesler postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Dlamini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roesler is looking to work some ground and pound but Dlamini has wrist control.
Roesler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dlamini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roesler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dlamini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roesler has Dlamini in his guard.#REVB#
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Roesler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Roesler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dlamini is one step ahead there.
Dlamini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dlamini stays in close to Roesler's body and controls the position.
Roesler working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Roesler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Roesler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Roesler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roesler keeping full guard, as Dlamini tries to pass.
Roesler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dlamini trying to control but Roesler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dlamini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roesler as he jumps to the side.
Nathanial Roesler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hlasela Dlamini.
Dlamini misses with a two punch combination.
Roesler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dlamini as he jumps to the side.
Roesler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Roesler shoots in for a takedown but Dlamini shows good takedown defense.
Roesler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roesler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Roesler shoots in and gets a takedown into Dlamini's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dlamini is trying to control the position but Roesler postures up. #SUB2#
Roesler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dlamini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roesler has managed to get both his arms back between Dlamini's legs - danger averted.
Roesler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dlamini's guard.
Dlamini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Roesler content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dlamini has locked up a guillotine! Dlamini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Roesler is holding on here and Dlamini must be using up a lot of energy. Roesler has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dlamini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hlasela Dlamini!
A very excited looking Hlasela Dlamini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ACB 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Stevens is working for a kimura but Dlamini is defending it quite comfortably.
Dlamini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Dlamini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Dlamini trying to control from the bottom.
Dlamini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stevens is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlamini is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Dlamini is defending well.
Dlamini wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Dlamini won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Dlamini is looking to improve his position.
Dlamini is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dlamini keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Dlamini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens trying to control but Dlamini is working from the bottom.
Stevens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dlamini's guard. #T2#
Dlamini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens prevents Dlamini from improving his position.
Dlamini gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stevens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dlamini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dlamini has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dlamini passes into half guard.
Dlamini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Dlamini seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stevens is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hlasela Dlamini!
Hlasela Dlamini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dlamini misses with a wild combination.
Dlamini throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dlamini tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dlamini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dlamini wants it to stay on the feet.
Dlamini throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dlamini manages to circle out of the way.
Dlamini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dlamini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Dlamini.
Day wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Day dodges the punch combination from Dlamini.
Day seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Day.
Day feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Day has closed the distance and engaged Dlamini in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dlamini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Day looking to control.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dlamini's guard. #REVR##SU#
Day gets to his feet - Dlamini follows without any prompting.
Dlamini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dlamini throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dlamini throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dlamini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Day.
Dlamini misses with a right hand #TD#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dlamini won't be happy with that.
Dlamini looks winded!
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!
Dlamini is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Day in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Day throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Day is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dlamini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Day tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Day decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dlamini to his feet.
Day really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dlamini misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Dlamini does no damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Dlamini does no damage.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dlamini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dlamini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dlamini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dlamini just manages to avoid it.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dlamini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Day moves into the clinch.
Dlamini trying to control the position but instead, Day has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dlamini into the cage.#TD2#
Dlamini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dlamini manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hlasela Dlamini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dlamini throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Dlamini misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mauricio Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dlamini tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Day takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dlamini defending well though. #SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dlamini defending well though.
Dlamini is looking to escape.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Day decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A jab from Dlamini misses.
Dlamini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dlamini misses with a wild combination.
Dlamini is breathing heavily.
Dlamini throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Dlamini misses with a body shot.
Day tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dlamini manages to circle out of the way.
Dlamini misses with a few strikes there.
Day drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dlamini sprawls and moves away.
Dlamini lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Dlamini misses. #T2#
Day cracks Dlamini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Dlamini.
Dlamini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day shoots in but Dlamini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Day moves out of range as Dlamini strikes.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Dlamini breaks away and moves out of range.
Dlamini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Day.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Dlamini throws a body punch but Day moves out of range. #T3#
Dlamini tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Dlamini breaks away and moves out of range.
Dlamini throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day defending well as Dlamini loads up on a big left hand.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dlamini.
#TD#
Dlamini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dlamini looking to control.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Dlamini blocks nicely.
Dlamini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4##SU#
Day stands and steps away. Dlamini gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Dlamini does no damage. #TD#
Day shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day trying to control from half guard but Dlamini is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dlamini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day prevents Dlamini from standing back up.
#SUB#
Day is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hlasela Dlamini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dlamini throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Dlamini misses.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dlamini misses with a wild combination.
Dlamini throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Dlamini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day staying out of range there.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Dlamini.
Dlamini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Dlamini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dlamini as he jumps to the side.
Dlamini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dlamini throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Dlamini.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dlamini wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2##TD#
Day jumps guard.
Dlamini throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dlamini's guard. Nice move by Day!#REVR##SU#
Dlamini is working an open guard so Day takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dlamini misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Dlamini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dlamini misses the shot to the body.
Day slips a jab from Dlamini.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Dlamini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Dlamini, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Dlamini against the cage but Dlamini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dlamini throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Dlamini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hlasela Dlamini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Day gets a takedown into half guard.
Dlamini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Day thows a huge punch but Dlamini dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Day decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Day slips under a jab.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dlamini.
Dlamini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Day lands a high kick!
#T4#
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dlamini.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Dlamini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Day needs to keep his hands up - Dlamini had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Dlamini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dlamini misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Day manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dlamini on his heels. He'll look to pass Dlamini's guard now, I'm sure.
Hlasela Dlamini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Day has gone for a leg lock! Dlamini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Day's guard.#REVB#
Dlamini trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlasela Dlamini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dlamini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hlasela Dlamini!
During a confident post fight interview, Hlasela Dlamini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dlamini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crawford sprawls well initially but Dlamini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crawford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dlamini.
Dlamini wants to pass the guard but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dlamini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dlamini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Crawford manages to mount him!
Dlamini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Crawford is working for a guillotine from mount but Dlamini frees his head quite easily.
Dlamini is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Crawford working for a guillotine from mount but Dlamini is in no mood to give up.
Crawford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dlamini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Dlamini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Crawford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crawford prevents Dlamini from getting the reversal.
Dlamini tries to lock up and control but Crawford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Crawford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dlamini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dlamini shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Crawford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dlamini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dlamini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dlamini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlamini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Dlamini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dlamini tries to hold on but Crawford postures up.#SUB#
Crawford wants to finish this one by submission but Dlamini is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crawford.
Crawford with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dlamini?
Dlamini is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Crawford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Dlamini dives in and scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Dlamini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dlamini is working Crawford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crawford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dlamini can do to turn this around?
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dlamini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford controlling Dlamini's posture.
Crawford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlamini. #T1#
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dlamini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dlamini wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
Crawford is controlling Dlamini's posture.
Crawford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
Dlamini being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Crawford has Dlamini up against the cage in a clinch.
Dlamini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dlamini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dlamini after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dlamini keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Dlamini gets a takedown into half guard.
Dlamini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crawford manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Dlamini controlling him for the moment.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Crawford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlamini.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini advances to half guard.
Crawford is controlling Dlamini's trapped leg to prevent Dlamini from advancing to side control.
Crawford tries to get to full guard but Dlamini has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford is refusing to be controlled, as Dlamini sits in half guard. #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.
Crawford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dlamini.
Dlamini wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crawford pulls Dlamini in to control the position.
Dlamini scoring with some ground and pound.
Dlamini wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dlamini trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hlasela Dlamini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dlamini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Crawford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dlamini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crawford but great work by Dlamini.
Javier Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dlamini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crawford holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Crawford taking a bit of punishment here - Dlamini scoring with strikes.
Dlamini trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Crawford wants to control but Dlamini postures up.
Crawford prevents Dlamini from improving position.
Crawford is trying to control Dlamini's posture but Dlamini avoids it.
Dlamini fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dlamini landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Dlamini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dlamini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dlamini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Crawford can't do much from the bottom here.
Crawford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dlamini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dlamini grinds an elbow into Crawford's temple.
Dlamini scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dlamini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crawford wants to control but Dlamini postures up.
Crawford dodges the ground and pound from Dlamini.#T3#
Crawford manages to get back to half guard.
Crawford manages to get to full guard.
Crawford is controlling Dlamini's posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crawford.
Dlamini cracks Crawford with a solid left hand.
Dlamini looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dlamini working a defensive guard but Crawford passes into half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Crawford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dlamini is defending against the submission attempts here by Crawford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlasela Dlamini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dlamini 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hlasela Dlamini!
A victorious Hlasela Dlamini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Dlamini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias unleashes a big counter combination but Dlamini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dlamini keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias tries to clinch there but Dlamini circles away.
Dlamini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dias avoids it really well and circles away.
Dlamini lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dias eats them both and turns towards Dlamini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dlamini takes the fight into the clinch.
Dias prevents Dlamini from breaking the clinch.
Dias lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Dias lands a body punch.
Dias is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dias lands an elbow inside.
Dias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dlamini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dias is defending well.
Dlamini is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Dlamini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dlamini can't break the clinch.
Dias lands an elbow that stopped Dlamini in his tracks for a moment.
Dias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dias lands a damaging elbow.
Dlamini tries to pull guard but Dias holds him up against the cage and eventually Dlamini drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hlasela Dlamini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dlamini pulls guard.
Dias wants to stand but Dlamini is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dlamini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dias wants to get up but he can't break Dlamini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Dias wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dlamini's closed guard. He's half up but Dlamini has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dlamini pivots and extends the arm, Dias falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dlamini! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hlasela Dlamini!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Pace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dlamini.
Pace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dlamini manages to circle out of the way.
Pace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dlamini circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dlamini.
Pace throws a big counter combination but Dlamini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Pace with that takedown attempt.
Dlamini looks to land a combination. Pace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Chase Pace has been cut.
Dlamini is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dlamini's head.
Dlamini misses with a low kick.
Pace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dlamini shoots in but Pace avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Dlamini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Pace has closed the distance and engaged Dlamini in a clinch.
Dlamini wants a takedown but no success here.
Chase Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hlasela Dlamini.
Pace stalling against the cage.
Dlamini tries to pull guard but Pace won't allow it.
Dlamini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Pace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dlamini throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pace counters with a shoot takedown. Dlamini fights it but they end up in 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.
Dlamini working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Dlamini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dlamini being controlled here, momentarily.
Dlamini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pace sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dlamini lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Pace clinches with his opponent.
Pace keeps control of Dlamini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pace lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Pace pulls Dlamini into guard.
Pace looking for a sweep. Not yet Pace, not yet. #SUB#
Pace is looking for a triangle but Dlamini pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SU2#
Dlamini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pace, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from Dlamini.
Dlamini stuffs the takedown attempt from Pace. Pace gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Pace pushes Dlamini up against the cage in a clinch.
Pace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pace prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Pace has picked Dlamini up - he's going for a ride! Pace dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dlamini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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 Chase Pace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chase Pace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dlamini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dlamini throws a series of punches but Pace moves out of range. #CL#
Pace clinches up with Dlamini and pushes him back against the cage.
Pace lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Pace breaks the clinch.
Pace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dlamini tries to bum rush Pace with a series of wild strikes but Pace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dlamini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pace counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dlamini throws a nice looking combination but Pace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dlamini rushes Pace and presses him up against the cage.
Pace lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Pace breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pace tries for a takedown but Dlamini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dlamini throws a right hand that Pace ducks under and follows up with a left that Pace also avoids with ease.
As Dlamini looks to move away, Pace throws a big counter combo but Dlamini just gets out of the way.
Dlamini blocks a head kick by Pace.
Dlamini throws out a counter right but Pace avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dlamini, right into the meat.
Dlamini shoots in for a takedown but Pace shows good takedown defense.
Dlamini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pace blocks the leg kick.
Dlamini misses with a low kick.
Dlamini closes the distance and clinches up with Pace, looking for a takedown. Dlamini pushes Pace against the cage but Pace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Pace moves into the clinch.
Dlamini is looking for a takedown.
Chase Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hlasela Dlamini.#TD#
Pace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dlamini uses from the top position.
Pace trying to keep a closed guard but Dlamini is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dlamini wants to control from the top but Pace keeps moving.
Dlamini content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dlamini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlamini is in close to Pace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini postures up and lands a big shot to Pace's brow.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase Pace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dlamini advances to half guard.
Pace wants to control but Dlamini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.#SUB2#
Dlamini wants to work for an arm triangle but Pace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dlamini pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Dlamini decides to return to a standing position.
Pace throws a sloppy head kick and Dlamini moves out of range easily.
Chase Pace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dlamini looks for a takedown but Pace sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Pace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlamini misses with a low kick.
Pace wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch combination from Dlamini misses.
Pace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hlasela Dlamini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chase Pace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dlamini trying to keep a closed guard but Pace is proving a slippery customer.
Pace trying to control the position from guard on top but Dlamini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini looking for a sweep. Not yet Dlamini, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Pace sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pace trying to control but Dlamini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Pace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dlamini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dlamini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pace's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pace in particular looking to stall.
Pace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Pace trying to control the action but Dlamini is working from the bottom.
Pace prevents Dlamini from improving his position.
Dlamini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Dlamini is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pace presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dlamini tries for a takedown but Pace manages to get underhooks.
Pace is trying to pull guard but Dlamini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dlamini can't break the clinch.
Pace lands with a right to the head.
Pace has Dlamini pressed against the cage.
Pace is trying to pull guard but Dlamini has him pressed against the cage.#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.
Pace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pace swings wildly with an uppercut but Dlamini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dlamini being controlled against the cage.
Pace lands a nice elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dlamini tries to circle away but Pace has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Dlamini decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chase Pace.
I think Pace 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chase Pace!
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