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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 23, 2024
#R1#
Flanders scores with a nice body kick.
Flanders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Flanders misses.
Flanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flanders throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flanders blocks a low kick nicely.
And Flanders counters with a quick kick to the body but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanders.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flanders slips under a jab.
Flanders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Flanders checks it
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Flanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
An attempted straight right counter from Flanders misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Flanders avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Flanders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Flanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Flanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Flanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Flanders blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Flanders throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flanders ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flanders!
Dilbrandt looks winded!
Flanders drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dilbrandt right on the button. Dilbrandt goes down! Flanders follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Flanders gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Flanders!
After winning the bout, Dallas Flanders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Domonic Dilbrandt had this to say: 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Reepo closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Reepo tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Reepo back against the cage.
Reepo scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reepo.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Reepo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reepo.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Reepo avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Reepo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reepo jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reepo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Reepo avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Reepo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reepo misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Reepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reepo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Reepo tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into Reepo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reepo's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Reepo avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Reepo avoids the elbow strike from Dilbrandt, against the cage.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Reepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reepo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Reepo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reepo.
Reepo misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dilbrandt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reepo can turn it around.
Reepo leaning against his opponent.
Reepo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reepo fails to land.
Reepo cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
Reepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Reepo back against the cage.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reepo.
Dilbrandt is breathing heavily.
Reepo lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reepo cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
Reepo gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reepo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reepo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reepo.
Reepo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Reepo lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Dilbrandt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Reepo digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reepo pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reepo lands a body shot. #TD2#
Reepo pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a triangle but Dilbrandt pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Reepo has an active guard here but Dilbrandt has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Reepo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dilbrandt is tapping! Great win for Reepo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Reepo!
Domonic Dilbrandt was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DC 119 NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Doherty moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with the body kick
and O Doherty counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and O Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
O Doherty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Doherty blocks a leg kick.
O Doherty slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Doherty.
An attempted straight right counter from O Doherty misses the target.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but O Doherty moves out of range.
O Doherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Doherty takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and O Doherty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from O Doherty misses its target.
O Doherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
O Doherty ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and O Doherty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dilbrandt! O Doherty lets Dilbrandt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Doherty moves away.
O Doherty moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and O Doherty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Doherty has time to react.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at O Doherty's legs.
O Doherty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses
and O Doherty counters with a big right hand! Oh Dilbrandt is in trouble here! O Doherty follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal O Doherty!
A less than humble Cathal O Doherty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Domonic Dilbrandt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DC 114: Sitsongrit v Battleby     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bleak if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bleak on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Bleak.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Bleak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt works Bleak's body with a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bleak.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Bleak's belly button to the back.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Bleak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bleak swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bleak counters with a right hand to the body.
Bleak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.#T3#
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs.
Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bleak misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Bleak.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bleak misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Bleak down.
Bleak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Bleak swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Bleak's defenses.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Bleak knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Bleak checks it
and Bleak counters with a left to the body.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Bleak looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Bleak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bleak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bleak scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Bleak.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bleak's head.
Bleak checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Bleak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt. #T2#
Dilbrandt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bleak counters with a left 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!
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Bleak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bleak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bleak throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Bleak sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a combination
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
A counter left hand to the body from Bleak misses its target.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Bleak moves out of range easily.
Bleak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bleak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Dilbrandt
and Bleak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bleak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilbrandt scores with a body shot. #T4#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bleak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bleak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bleak takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick. Bleak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it.
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bleak moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Bleak.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bleak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Bleak slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bleak is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Bleak slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleak is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Bleak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bleak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Bleak ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the body
and Bleak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Wulfgang Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bleak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bleak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp right that sends Dilbrandt to the canvas! Bleak follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak gave a mention to Advance Sport Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Domonic Dilbrandt had this to say: 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater     
Date:   Nov 12, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the body kick.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Bonesteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bonesteel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Bonesteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonesteel tries to avoid it.
Bonesteel checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses
and Bonesteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Bonesteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Bonesteel as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonesteel's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonesteel.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Bonesteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bonesteel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt. #T2#
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Bonesteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonesteel avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Bonesteel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Bonesteel semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Bonesteel throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonesteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Bonesteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonesteel looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Good work by Dilbrandt as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonesteel has time to react.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonesteel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonesteel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonesteel counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonesteel momentarily.
Bonesteel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range and Bonesteel settles back down.
Bonesteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Bonesteel.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Domonic Dilbrandt's cut even more.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bonesteel counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Bonesteel's belly button to the back.
Bonesteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Bonesteel ducked under it nicely.
Bonesteel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Bonesteel lands.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Bonesteel blocks it.
A slow jab from Bonesteel misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt defending well as Bonesteel loads up on a big left hand.
Bonesteel takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonesteel misses the target.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Bonesteel moves out of range.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bonesteel misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bonesteel.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Bonesteel throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Bonesteel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonesteel throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonesteel will feel that in the morning.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonesteel's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bonesteel.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses
and Bonesteel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Bonesteel moves out of range easily.
Bonesteel is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot.
Bonesteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonesteel tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and Bonesteel counters with a huge left! Dilbrandt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bonesteel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dilbrandt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bonesteel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Bonesteel!
Bishop Bonesteel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Domonic Dilbrandt was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DC 99     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
O Doherty misses with the combination.
O Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Doherty misses with the combination.
O Doherty swinging wildly here.
O Doherty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from O Doherty.
O Doherty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
O Doherty dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt.
O Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from O Doherty.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Doherty.
Dilbrandt sizes up O Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt tests O Doherty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Doherty.
O Doherty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.#T1#
O Doherty throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a three punch combo!
O Doherty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but O Doherty is just out of range.
O Doherty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but O Doherty moved out of range nicely.
As Dilbrandt backs off O Doherty throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Doherty is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Doherty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. O Doherty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from O Doherty.
O Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Doherty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses. #T2#
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Doherty throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
O Doherty moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
O Doherty slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Doherty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Doherty in his tracks.
O Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Doherty doesn't seem bothered though.
O Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Doherty misses with a hook.
O Doherty throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
O Doherty scores with a body shot.
O Doherty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
O Doherty throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with an inside leg kick.
O Doherty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O Doherty swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but O Doherty checks it.
O Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
O Doherty checks the leg kick.
O Doherty misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. O Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
O Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Doherty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that O Doherty was not able to check.
O Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Doherty's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Doherty duly obliges.
O Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Doherty's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Doherty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
O Doherty looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by O Doherty.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks O Doherty off balance momentarily.
O Doherty throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Doherty lands a nice shot to the body.
O Doherty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Doherty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
O Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cathal O Doherty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Doherty looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
It looks like Dilbrandt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
O Doherty misses with the combination.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Doherty.
Cathal O Doherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Doherty misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
O Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
and O Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but O Doherty blocks it.
O Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Doherty throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Doherty misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Doherty takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
O Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Doherty checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt works O Doherty's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Doherty misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Doherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from O Doherty misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Doherty throws a counter combo.
O Doherty tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Doherty swinging wildly here. #T2#
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but O Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
O Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
O Doherty checks the leg kick.
O Doherty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Doherty throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Doherty. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Doherty misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Doherty slips under a jab.
O Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Doherty momentarily.
O Doherty swinging wildly here. #T3#
O Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Doherty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Doherty digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Doherty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body kick.
O Doherty moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
O Doherty tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Doherty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Doherty misses with a few strikes there.
O Doherty sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Doherty misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Doherty. O Doherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
O Doherty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from O Doherty misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
O Doherty misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt cracks O Doherty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Doherty is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
O Doherty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
O Doherty moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
O Doherty blocks the body kick.
O Doherty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Doherty.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
O Doherty is looking for the big counter here.
O Doherty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Doherty misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. O Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but O Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Doherty misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but O Doherty is out of range.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from O Doherty.
O Doherty blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
O Doherty throws a series of strikes that have Dilbrandt backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
O Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Doherty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Doherty there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Doherty walks into a jab.#T1#
O Doherty misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from O Doherty.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Doherty blocks a low kick nicely.
O Doherty blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. O Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from O Doherty misses.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dilbrandt works O Doherty's body with a nice hook.
O Doherty's corner calls for a 1-2. O Doherty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Doherty throws a series of strikes that have Dilbrandt backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Doherty misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Doherty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but O Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
O Doherty lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
O Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.#T2#
O Doherty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.
O Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt thumps O Doherty with a low kick.
O Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Doherty just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
O Doherty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilbrandt rather than just go for the knockout.
O Doherty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends O Doherty's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. O Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Doherty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Doherty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
O Doherty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
O Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
O Doherty tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Doherty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.
O Doherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Doherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
O Doherty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from O Doherty.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Doherty's head backwards.
O Doherty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Doherty slips under a jab.
O Doherty swinging wildly here. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt thumps O Doherty with a low kick.
No joy there for O Doherty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Doherty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Doherty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
O Doherty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
O Doherty misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by O Doherty.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when O Doherty was well out of range.

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 Domonic Dilbrandt.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Old Dominic Is Back'.

 

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Sicarius.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Sicarius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Sicarius.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Sicarius.
Sicarius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sicarius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Sicarius moved out of range.
Sicarius misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt feints a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sicarius misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sicarius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sicarius. That did some damage!
Sicarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sicarius just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries a quick counter leg kick but Sicarius is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sicarius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Sicarius.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sicarius. #T1#
Sicarius tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicarius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dilbrandt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sicarius working the strikes but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sicarius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sicarius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dilbrandt to regain full guard.
Sicarius postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sicarius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sicarius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sicarius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sicarius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Sicarius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Sicarius works to advance to full mount. Dilbrandt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sicarius looking to ground and pound but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Sicarius thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sicarius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dilbrandt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sicarius working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sicarius dominating with strikes here.
Sicarius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sicarius lands a couple of good shots and Dilbrandt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dilbrandt staying busy and making it hard for Sicarius to control.
Dilbrandt turns into Sicarius and is now in his guard.
Sicarius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sicarius throws a strike but Dilbrandt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Dilbrandt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sicarius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sicarius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dilbrandt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sicarius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilbrandt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sicarius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sicarius forces his way into half guard.
Sicarius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sicarius is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sicarius 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.
Sicarius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Sicarius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sicarius looks to land a strike but Dilbrandt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sicarius.
Sicarius throwing strikes but missing.
Dilbrandt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sicarius postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Sicarius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilbrandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sicarius trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kano Sicarius dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Sicarius throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Sicarius.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Sicarius moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Sicarius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Sicarius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Sicarius throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Sicarius's front leg but catches the back leg as Sicarius tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sicarius scores with a hook.
Sicarius misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sicarius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.#T1##TD#
Dilbrandt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
Sicarius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sicarius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sicarius slips nicely into half guard.
Sicarius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sicarius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sicarius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Sicarius.
Sicarius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sicarius passes to full mount!
BOOM! Sicarius connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Sicarius working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sicarius thowing shots but they're missing.
Sicarius landing strikes from the mount.
Dilbrandt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sicarius.
Sicarius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sicarius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dilbrandt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Sicarius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dilbrandt is still in real trouble! Can Sicarius finish him?
Sicarius postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dilbrandt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sicarius and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kano Sicarius!
Our winner, Kano Sicarius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Domonic Dilbrandt was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
A big right from Wilson misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt. #CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dilbrandt being controlled against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Wilson.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Eddie Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Wilson lands an overhand right.#T2#
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson lands with a hook. Dilbrandt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dilbrandt enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dilbrandt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Dilbrandt pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass. #T4#
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Wilson scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt counters with a body kick.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Wilson. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Dilbrandt jumps back.
Dilbrandt walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Dilbrandt stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt counters with a body kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a solid body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Wilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilbrandt cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dilbrandt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Post fight, Domonic Dilbrandt stared into the camera and said 'Was In A 5 Fight Losing Streak, 7 Fight Without A Win & Now 3 Wins Back, 3 More Wins I’m Coming For The Title '.

 

Event: DMMA 218 Pinkman vs Kwong     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Ekelund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Dilbrandt scores with a head kick. Ekelund tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Ekelund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Ekelund.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt defending well as Ekelund loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Ekelund cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Ekelund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekelund down.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Ekelund.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt. #CL2#
Ekelund moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ekelund.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekelund scores a nice knee to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekelund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilbrandt avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch. #T2#
Ekelund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekelund avoids the damage to the body.
Ekelund takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Dilbrandt pushes Ekelund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekelund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ekelund dodges an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt pushes Ekelund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekelund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilbrandt avoids the damage to the body.
Dilbrandt pushes Ekelund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch. #T4#
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekelund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Ekelund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Ekelund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekelund throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ekelund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Ekelund's leg but Ekelund calmly moves out of range.
Ekelund throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekelund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ekelund throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ekelund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Ekelund avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Ekelund saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dilbrandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekelund avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land. #T1#
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekelund avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Ekelund lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund is breathing heavily.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Ekelund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Ekelund closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Ekelund 's knee. #T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Ekelund jumps back.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekelund throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekelund wants to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund swinging wildly here.
Ekelund 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.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekelund can do to turn this around?
Ekelund wants to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.#T3#
Ekelund misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Ekelund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ekelund's head.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekelund checks it well.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekelund dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Ekelund's leg. Ekelund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekelund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Ekelund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Ekelund holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Ekelund tries to clinch up
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Ekelund with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Ekelund misses.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Ekelund moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and Ekelund steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Ekelund's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekelund tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Ekelund.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekelund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekelund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekelund throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ekelund misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt jabs at Ekelund's body.
Ekelund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekelund on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
A big left from Ekelund misses.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekelund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekelund walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
Ekelund checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekelund.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch position.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Ekelund strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Ekelund.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ekelund forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Ekelund blocks the elbow strike.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
Ekelund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dilbrandt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ekelund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekelund avoids it.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund avoids the elbow strike from Dilbrandt, against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Post fight, Domonic Dilbrandt stared into the camera and said 'Rex Gunn Let’s Go, Dream Fight Even It Should Happened 5 Years Ago. Former King Of 135 Vs Former King Of 145 Let’s Go'.

 

Event: DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2     
Date:   Jun 28, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Budgiehandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budgiehandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Budgiehandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Budgiehandler avoided it.
Budgiehandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budgiehandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budgiehandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budgiehandler scores with a head kick.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.#CL2#
Budgiehandler darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budgiehandler blocks the elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budgiehandler's coach down at HELLCADEMY was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Budgiehandler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Budgiehandler tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Budgiehandler back against the cage. #T1#
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budgiehandler is defending well for now.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
Dilbrandt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Budgiehandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Budgiehandler blocks the elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Budgiehandler avoids the damage to the body.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not. #BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch.
Budgiehandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Good shot there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Budgiehandler rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Budgiehandler won't allow it. #T2#
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands. #BC2#
Budgiehandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budgiehandler tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Budgiehandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Budgiehandler.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budgiehandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budgiehandler connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budgiehandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budgiehandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Budgiehandler throws out a powerful jab.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Budgiehandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Budgiehandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Budgiehandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Budgiehandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Budgiehandler saw that one coming. #CL2#
Budgiehandler instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Budgiehandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler.
Jab by Dilbrandt.#T4#
Budgiehandler scores with a head kick.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budgiehandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Budgiehandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Budgiehandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budgiehandler wants to clinch but Dilbrandt slips to the side
and Budgiehandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budgiehandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Budgiehandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.#ROC#Budgiehandler is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Budgiehandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt drops Budgiehandler with a huge uppercut! Budgiehandler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Rex Gunn Let’s Go, Dream Fight Even It Should Happened 5 Years Ago. Former King Of 135 Vs Former King Of 145 Let’s Go'.

 

Event: DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sparbot if he has to take too many more of those.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
A clash of legs there as Sparbot blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Sparbot. Sparbot maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Sparbot blocks it.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Sparbot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sparbot pulls guard.
Dilbrandt is fighting to break Sparbot's control of his arms but Sparbot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sparbot has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dilbrandt has passed into side control.
Sparbot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparbot is continuing to stall.
Sparbot tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparbot's sensitive parts.
Sparbot's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparbot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Sparbot moved out of range nicely.
Sparbot is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt backing away here, and Sparbot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sparbot scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
Sparbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sparbot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sparbot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Dilbrandt looks to throw a body kick
and Sparbot counters with a series of strikes. Dilbrandt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
A head kick by Dilbrandt misses
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot connects with a looping right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Sparbot moves out of range.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Sparbot checks it
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot 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#
Dilbrandt punishes Sparbot's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Sparbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Sparbot checks it
and Sparbot counters with a good low kick that Dilbrandt was not able to check.
Sparbot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sparbot checks it well.
Sparbot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparbot connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot misses with a straight left.
Sparbot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparbot at a distance. #T1#
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
Aristotle Sparbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Sparbot counters with an inside leg kick.
Sparbot misses with a hook.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Sparbot moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Sparbot throws a shot to the body.
Sparbot misses with a low kick.
Sparbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sparbot's front leg with a kick but Sparbot checks it.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
letting Sparbot counter with a right hand.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Sparbot throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt cracks Sparbot with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Sparbot moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparbot misses.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Sparbot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sparbot throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Sparbot tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Sparbot throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sparbot avoids it.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot. #T3#
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Sparbot down.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparbot.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Sparbot moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sparbot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparbot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparbot slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparbot! But no joy.
Sparbot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt thumps Sparbot with a low kick.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparbot slips under a jab.
Sparbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aristotle Sparbot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sparbot.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dilbrandt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Sparbot as he checks the leg kick.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt sizes up Sparbot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparbot.
Sparbot blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
That kick from Sparbot tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sparbot slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Sparbot counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a lazy head kick
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Sparbot with a series of wild strikes but Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to Sparbot's body.
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparbot scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sparbot blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt misses the body punch
and Sparbot counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee. #T3#
Sparbot misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot counters with a left and a right that stings Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparbot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Sparbot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparbot.
Sparbot prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Sparbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Sparbot scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sparbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparbot jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparbot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sparbot lands a left hand.
Oh Dilbrandt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparbot blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Sparbot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sparbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sparbot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparbot controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dilbrandt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Sparbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparbot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Sparbot!

Aristotle Sparbot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Domonic Dilbrandt had this to say: 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sparbot.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Sparbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparbot! But no joy.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparbot checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Sparbot moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparbot.
Sparbot throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot blocks an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Sparbot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Sparbot jumps guard and drags Dilbrandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot is pulling down on Dilbrandt's head to control his posture. #T1#
Dilbrandt stands and throws Sparbot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Sparbot is right now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dilbrandt working away.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but Sparbot is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Sparbot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparbot blocks the leg kick.
Sparbot throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparbot.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Sparbot down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Sparbot semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparbot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sparbot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot slips under a jab.
Sparbot throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparbot's head backwards.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Sparbot sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Sparbot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
And Dilbrandt counters with a quick kick to the body but Sparbot blocks it.
Sparbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparbot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparbot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aristotle Sparbot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparbot. That did some damage!
Sparbot misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Sparbot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sparbot avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Sparbot semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Sparbot moves his leg out of the way.
Sparbot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparbot.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Sparbot moves out of range easily.
Sparbot defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Sparbot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Sparbot misses.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparbot doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparbot takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sparbot closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparbot is defending well for now.
Sparbot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sparbot jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Sparbot.#T2#
Sparbot scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Sparbot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dilbrandt uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparbot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard.
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but Dilbrandt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there!
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Sparbot to control.
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.#T3#
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot sneaks a leg under to get to 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.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Dilbrandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot is trying to control but can't.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Dilbrandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Sparbot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sparbot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Sparbot counter with a right hand.
Sparbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dilbrandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sparbot moved away.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot counters with a left to the body.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparbot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Sparbot saw that one coming.#T1#
Sparbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Sparbot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparbot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves away
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
A nice combination there by Sparbot.
Sparbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparbot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sparbot's front leg with a kick but Sparbot checks it.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sparbot throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sparbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Sparbot's head but Sparbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Sparbot moves out of range.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot blocks the body kick.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparbot looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Sparbot lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Sparbot slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A cross from Sparbot lands.
Sparbot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.#T3#
A combination from Sparbot does no damage.
Sparbot missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Sparbot.
Sparbot moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Sparbot.
Sparbot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body.
Sparbot wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Sparbot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparbot throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparbot throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Sparbot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by Sparbot.
A low kick lands for Sparbot.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Sparbot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt walks into a straight right hand from Sparbot.
Sparbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Sparbot's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Sparbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Asch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with a looping right.#T1#
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a big head kick but Dilbrandt shrugs it off.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Van Asch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Van Asch's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses the body punch
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Van Asch seems to be stalking Dilbrandt here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dilbrandt drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koos Van Asch!
During a confident post fight interview, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Domonic Dilbrandt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023
#R1#
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
and Helix counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Helix needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Helix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A little feinted left hand from Helix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Helix saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Helix's head but Helix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Helix misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helix. Helix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helix tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Helix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Helix ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Helix counters with a head kick that wobbles Dilbrandt - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Helix sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce Helix!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryce Helix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Domonic Dilbrandt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Marsden jumps back.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Marsden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Marsden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt cracks Marsden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Marsden 's knee.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination. #T1#
Marsden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Marsden 's knee.
Marsden swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marsden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden connects with a nice looking jab.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Dilbrandt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch! Dilbrandt slams his shin into Marsden's torso.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Marsden is out of range.
Marsden takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Marsden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Marsden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Marsden control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Marsden swings around for an armbar but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marsden's guard.
Dilbrandt won't allow Marsden to sweep him here.
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Marsden working for submissions but it's allowed Dilbrandt to get to half guard.
Marsden is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dilbrandt jumps into side control!
Marsden manages to get back to half guard.
Marsden is positioning himself well to prevent Dilbrandt advancing to mount.
Marsden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dilbrandt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dilbrandt's back!
Dilbrandt tries to break free. #T4#
I would not like to be Dilbrandt right now. #SUB2#
Marsden looking to break Dilbrandt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dilbrandt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marsden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Dilbrandt won't enjoy being in this position. Marsden looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dilbrandt is tapping - it's over boys! Marsden picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Domonic Dilbrandt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Morrison.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Dilbrandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dilbrandt's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt backing away here, and Morrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrison throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morrison slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and Morrison scores with a counter punch that sends Dilbrandt to the canvas! Morrison smells blood - he's punishing Dilbrandt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dilbrandt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Morrison!
A relieved looking Richard Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Domonic Dilbrandt was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
River is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
River with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River works the jab nicely.
River slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
River misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
River misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
River moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a head kick. River tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.#T2#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
River trying to stall but Dilbrandt improves his position.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilbrandt. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
River drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and River only half commits.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands a left hand. #BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
River throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.#T4#
River throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
River scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.#CL#
River has managed to clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from River.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
A head kick misses from River.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
River throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River misses with a body shot.
As River backs off Dilbrandt throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by River.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
River avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by River.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dilbrandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilbrandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
River throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt is looking for the big counter here.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.#T4#
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. River seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Charlie River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but River checks it. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt unloads a knee to the mid-section. River lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with the head strike. #BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Dilbrandt's torso.
River tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
River tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
River is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
River blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from River misses.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
River looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River slips under a jab.
River jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
A right handed body shot lands from River. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from River.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River scores with a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
River looks to land a body kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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 Charlie River.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie River!

After winning the bout, Charlie River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Domonic Dilbrandt spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth     
Date:   Nov 20, 2022
#R1#
Paveto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paveto momentarily.
Paveto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Paveto misses.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Paveto wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt sizes up Paveto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paveto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paveto. #CL2#
Paveto closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paveto's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paveto pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Paveto.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Paveto avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paveto is defending well for now.#T1#
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
Paveto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paveto backwards.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paveto blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paveto wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paveto momentarily.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Paveto checks it.
Paveto tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Paveto blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Paveto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paveto is looking to clinch.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Paveto's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paveto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paveto just misses with a punch to the body.
Paveto closes the distance but Dilbrandt moves to the side
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Paveto. Paveto maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paveto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
Dilbrandt landing knees to the body.
Paveto tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Paveto back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Paveto misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paveto misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Paveto blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Paveto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paveto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paveto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Paveto. #T3#
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Paveto.
Dilbrandt landing knees to the body.
Paveto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt lands a damaging elbow.
Paveto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paveto.
Dilbrandt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Paveto blocks it.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Paveto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Paveto lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paveto misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paveto missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paveto.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paveto pushes off an throws an elbow but Dilbrandt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Paveto avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
Dilbrandt lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Dilbrandt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Paveto knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paveto just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Paveto. Paveto maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Paveto.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paveto misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Paveto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Paveto is rocked!
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paveto can do to turn this around?
Paveto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paveto is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Paveto takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Dilbrandt lands a big head kick that sends Paveto tumbling to the mat! Dilbrandt takes a step backwards and waves Paveto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Paveto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paveto tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paveto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Paveto scores with a body shot.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Paveto seems to have recovered his senses.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paveto thinking.
Paveto tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt works Paveto's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paveto. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paveto takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Paveto shakes it off.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paveto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paveto dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt. #CL2#
Paveto clinches.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paveto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Paveto fails to land.
Paveto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt scores a nice knee to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Paveto scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Paveto blocks it.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Paveto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paveto throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Paveto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paveto cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paveto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paveto doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Paveto.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paveto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paveto is defending well for now.
Paveto prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Paveto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paveto misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paveto misses with the combination. #CL2#
Paveto clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.#CL2#
Paveto clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paveto.
Paveto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paveto blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Paveto throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Paveto.
Paveto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Paveto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt pushes off an throws an elbow but Paveto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paveto dodges an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Paveto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paveto throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paveto backwards. #T1#
Paveto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Paveto.
A right handed body shot lands from Paveto.
Paveto pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paveto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paveto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
Paveto trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Paveto controls his hands.
Dilbrandt throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
Paveto avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Domonic Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Paveto throws knees to the body.
Paveto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paveto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paveto is stalling here.
Paveto tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands a good knee to the midsection. Paveto won't want to take too many of those.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Paveto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paveto avoids it.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paveto is defending well for now.#BC2#
Paveto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Paveto off balance momentarily.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paveto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Paveto slips the punch.
Paveto wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paveto lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paveto tries to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt shakes him off and moves away.
Paveto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paveto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paveto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paveto tries to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt shakes him off and moves away.
Paveto misses with a body shot.
Paveto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Paveto swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Nice cross by Paveto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paveto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Paveto throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Paveto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilbrandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paveto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Paveto tries to counter by closing the distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im Back Bitches, The King Of 135 Is Back & 2 More Wins Then Im Coming For My Title To Show Im Still King Of This Division '.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs One     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and One has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from One and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
Dilbrandt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
One fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
One closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for One to work.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
One's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
One walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
One scores with a jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards. #T1#
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
One stalling.
One misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
One stalling against the cage.
One misses with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt slowing the pace effectively.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
One leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One is trying to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling him.#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
One checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
One closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Dilbrandt.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt controlling the action here for a moment.
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
One is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt works One's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt throws a quick counter head kick but One was just out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
One closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dilbrandt presses One against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from One. #BC2#
One breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
One has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dilbrandt throws a one two combo.
One connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but One moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
One tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
One avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body. #BC2#
One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
One on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
One rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
One scores with a knee to the head.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt effectively controlling the action here.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
Dilbrandt leaning his opponent against the cage.
One unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
Dilbrandt is pushing One up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from One in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
One blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
One moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
One uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
One moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dilbrandt as One tries to tie him up.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to break free of the clinch but One has double underhooks.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Dilbrandt pushes One back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt works on One's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt stalls. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by One there.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but One is out of range.
One wants to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch position.
One is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
One gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as One throws out the jab.
One moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from One misses its intended target. #CL2#
One clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
One rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt scores with a crisp jab that stopped One in his tracks. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
One misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches One on the side of the head.#CL2#
One clinches with his opponent.
One blocking some punches.
One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt pushes One back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
One tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
One scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt is looking to control One's arms but One gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dilbrandt has his back to the cage.
One effectively controlling the action here.
One is trying to break free.#BC2#
One breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
One moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
One loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
And Dilbrandt counters with a quick kick to the body but One blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
One takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.#T1#
One needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
One darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
One controlling the action here for a moment.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
One is struggling to control the position.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has One pushed against the cage.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely. #T3#
One misses with a punch on the inside.
One wants to break free but Dilbrandt has control.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.
One pressing his opponent against the cage.
One working hard to break the clinch.
One is trying to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling him.
One is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
One has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
One throws an elbow but it's blocked.
One tries a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks it. #T4#
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
One trying to control the position but instead, Dilbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed One into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt is leaning against One and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
One can't break the clinch.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
One on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when One was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Domonic Dilbrandt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
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.#R4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
One tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
One takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. One knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and One steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
One takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt stuns One with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but One takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.#CL2#
One clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt cracks One with a nice body shot.
One misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.#BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
One tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
One tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
One tries to clinch up.
One wants to clinch.#T2#
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but One moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by One.#CL2#
One closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
One lands a body punch in the clinch.
One tries a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands an elbow inside that One shrugs off.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dilbrandt holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dilbrandt just misses with a elbow thrown towards One's brow.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from One.
One connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Dilbrandt scores a nice knee to the body.
One is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
New Breed One seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dilbrandt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt had his way with New Breed One in that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
One misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
One rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but One blocks it.
Dilbrandt looking to stall. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
One instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as One controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
One taking a breather.
One wants to stall.
One blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
One throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
One trying to stall but Dilbrandt improves his position.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but One moves out of range.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL2#
One closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
One throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt cracks One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
One blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt. #T3#
One misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
One closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
One misses with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
One trying to control the position but instead, Dilbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed One into the cage.
One is trying to maintain a safe position but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and turns One into the cage.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
One has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dilbrandt stalling against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
One missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but One is keeping busy.
One is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt is working One over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SMASH: Face vs Floyd     
Date:   Feb 11, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dilbrandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
I was talking to Dilbrandt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch. #T3#
Dilbrandt wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.#T2#
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Dilbrandt's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Sitsongrit forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.#T4#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Dilbrandt seems unphased.
Dilbrandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses. #T1#
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #T3##CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Petchuanglek Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Dilbrandt's torso.
Dilbrandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dilbrandt's body.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dilbrandt's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Dilbrandt's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!

During a confident post fight interview, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira     
Date:   Jan 06, 2022
#R1#
Peieira shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Peieira throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Peieira moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Peieira.
Peieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peieira looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peieira will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peieira needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Peieira.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Peieira avoids it easily.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Peieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Peieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dilbrandt has one foot on Peieira's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Peieira slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Peieira in the body.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peieira blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Peieira clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
Peieira moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Caio Peieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Peieira moves out of range. #T2#
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peieira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peieira throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Peieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut.
Peieira ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Peieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peieira throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Peieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dilbrandt defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dilbrandt defends it easily.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dilbrandt wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Peieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dilbrandt passes into side control.
Dilbrandt lands an elbow. #T4#
Peieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Peieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dilbrandt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Peieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt scoring with punches and elbows.
Peieira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peieira manages to get back to half guard.
Peieira is trying is best to control the position here.
Peieira is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caio Peieira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peieira.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peieira can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Peieira avoids the punch easily.
Peieira throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Peieira throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Peieira avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Peieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilbrandt is fending him off so far but Peieira persists. Nope, Dilbrandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Peieira throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dilbrandt defends it easily.
Dilbrandt won't allow Peieira to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Domonic Dilbrandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dilbrandt defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Peieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dilbrandt controls the pace.
Dilbrandt wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Dilbrandt throwing strikes from guard but Peieira blocks nicely.
Dilbrandt content to stall in guard here.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt landing some decent shots from guard.
Dilbrandt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt scoring with some ground and pound.
Peieira is looking to sweep but instead, Dilbrandt has passed into half guard.
Dilbrandt stalling.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Peieira manages to get to full guard.
Dilbrandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peieira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dilbrandt stacks Peieira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dilbrandt!
Peieira tries to bench press Dilbrandt off him but Dilbrandt keeps the position.
Peieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dilbrandt's best efforts.#T4#
Dilbrandt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dilbrandt passes to full mount!
Peieira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dilbrandt content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Peieira looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt wants to free his trapped foot but Peieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caio Peieira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Peieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peieira tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Peieira.
Peieira throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Peieira's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Peieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Peieira's leg. Peieira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peieira if he has to take too many more of those.
Peieira lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Peieira should have avoided that one.
Peieira lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand. #CL2#
Peieira closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Peieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Peieira.
Peieira misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt. #TD2#
Peieira pulls guard effortlessly.
Dilbrandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peieira looking to control. #SUB2#
Peieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dilbrandt passes into side control.
Peieira wants to control but Dilbrandt postures up.#T2#
Dilbrandt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peieira some visible discomfort.
Dilbrandt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peieira is not content to let Dilbrandt control the position.
Peieira is looking to reverse the position.
Peieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Peieira is controlling well. #SUB2#
Peieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peieira wants to free his trapped foot but Dilbrandt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peieira seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dilbrandt has recovered full guard.
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilbrandt pulls Peieira in close to prevent any damage.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
Dilbrandt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dilbrandt 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Peieira drops back looking for a leg! Dilbrandt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dilbrandt manages to kick Peieira off! Peieira jumps back into Dilbrandt's guard.
Dilbrandt looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Domonic Dilbrandt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Caio Peieira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Peieira throws a head kick that misses.
Peieira checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Peieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Peieira throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Peieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Peieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Peieira misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dilbrandt cracks Peieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Peieira.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Peieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Peieira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peieira sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Peieira moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Peieira moved away.
Dilbrandt cracks Peieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Peieira is rocked!
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Peieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dilbrandt. Peieira shrugs it off though.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peieira. That did some damage!
Peieira throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a monster overhand right that drops Peieira! Dilbrandt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni     
Date:   Dec 08, 2021
#R1#
Nice jab there from Decimal.
Decimal takes one on the button.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimal moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Decimal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
Decimal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Decimal's front leg but catches the back leg as Decimal tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a high kick!
Decimal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Decimal rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt tries to break free but Decimal pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Decimal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Decimal blocks an uppercut.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimal's elbow.
We've been informed that Decimal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decimal digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decimal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Decimal seems unphased.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
And Decimal tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decimal tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilbrandt. #CL2#
Decimal clinches up against the cage.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimal controls his hands.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but Decimal improves position.
I was talking to Dilbrandt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Decimal stalling in the clinch but Dilbrandt improves position.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Decimal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimal throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decimal throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Decimal avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Decimal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decimal closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Decimal.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Decimal tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decimal throws a good cross that connects.
Decimal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Decimal under the eye.
Decimal tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Decimal feints the counter takedown.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decimal tries to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Decimal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
A short right from Decimal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #T4#
Decimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Decimal - that landed with a thud.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
Decimal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimal lands a shoulder strike.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
Dilbrandt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Decimal up against the cage.
Decimal lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt pushes Decimal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Decimal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal throws a series of strikes that have Dilbrandt backpedaling.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decimal throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Decimal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Decimal slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
A leg kick checked by Decimal.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Decimal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimal. Decimal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Decimal down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Decimal jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decimal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Decimal.#CL2#
Decimal moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Decimal avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal trying to control the position but instead, Dilbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimal into the cage.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Decimal really felt that one!
Decimal doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Decimal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decimal wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Decimal doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Decimal saw it coming and moves away.
Decimal throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Decimal avoids it.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt cracks Decimal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decimal 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.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt clobbers Decimal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimal. Decimal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decimal's head.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Decimal tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
Decimal is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Decimal misses with a body shot.
Decimal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Decimal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decimal moves out of range of the body kick.
Decimal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decimal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Decimal moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Decimal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal taking a breather. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decimal slips a jab and a cross from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Decimal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Decimal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decimal misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Decimal's side.
Decimal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Decimal throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.#T1#
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Decimal moved out of range.#CL2#
Decimal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Decimal tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimal backwards.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal lands a shoulder strike.
Decimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
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!
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Decimal.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Decimal lands a shot to the body.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Decimal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.#T3#
Decimal walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Decimal under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Decimal moved away.
And Decimal tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decimal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decimal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decimal looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
And Decimal tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decimal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt lands a slapping body shot.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
A combination from Decimal does no damage.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decimal tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Decimal slaps the foot to one side.
Decimal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Decimal looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decimal tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Decimal.
Decimal wants to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a right hand to the body.
Decimal cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Decimal rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Decimal.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Decimal.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
Decimal misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Decimal throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Decimal off the cage and back into range.
Decimal throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice leg kick.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt. #CL2#
Decimal clinches up against the cage.
Decimal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimal wants to stall.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Decimal lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt looking to stall. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.#T1#
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Decimal cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decimal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Decimal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dewey Decimal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimal backwards.
Decimal scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #T2#
Decimal misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Decimal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Decimal is keeping busy.
Dilbrandt is working Decimal over against the cage.
Decimal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Decimal.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Decimal.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Decimal instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimal lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Decimal blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Decimal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Decimal has Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimal's elbow.
Decimal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Decimal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt is trying to stall. #T4#
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt gets through Decimal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Decimal.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Dilbrandt.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to stall but Decimal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
Decimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dilbrandt as Decimal tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dilbrandt as Decimal tries to tie him up.
Decimal working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decimal moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Decimal cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decimal tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Decimal scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decimal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decimal avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Decimal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Decimal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Decimal clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Decimal avoiding damage.
Decimal tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimal controls his hands. #BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decimal throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
As Decimal backs away, Dilbrandt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dilbrandt is pushing Decimal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Decimal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Decimal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dilbrandt - the referee stops the clock and Decimal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dilbrandt. Decimal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dilbrandt. Decimal shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
Decimal is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Decimal manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decimal checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Decimal blocks it.
Decimal tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it. #T3#
Decimal is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Decimal throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Decimal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decimal lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Decimal sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decimal moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Decimal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decimal tries to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt shakes him off and moves away.
Decimal throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decimal's head.
A punch lands to the side of Dilbrandt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal misses the jab.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt throws a big counter combination but Decimal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decimal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Decimal slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Decimal's shoulder, as Decimal tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
Nice shot by Decimal.#CL2#
Decimal rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Decimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Decimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.

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 Domonic Dilbrandt.
I think Dilbrandt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz     
Date:   Nov 12, 2021
#R1#
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz 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.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cruz throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt. #T2#
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruz checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cruz throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Dilbrandt cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Cruz throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Cruz throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Cruz with a hook.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Cruz cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cruz! Dilbrandt dives in looking to finish! Cruz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt darts in trying to clinch
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Cassino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino. #T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
Cassino slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow. #BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T2#
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Cassino.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt feints a counter leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.#T3#
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Cassino's body.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Dilbrandt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cassino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily. #T4#
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Cassino down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Cassino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Cassino backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cassino throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dilbrandt's knee momentarily.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
A leg kick checked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T1#
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Cassino throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back to recover.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Dilbrandt catches Cassino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Cassino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Cassino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Cassino gets a clinch.
Cassino tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino misses with the head strike. #T4#
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Cassino. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Cassino is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Cassino takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Cassino defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cassino throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cassino in his tracks.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Cassino down.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Cassino.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.#T3#
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
Cassino thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body kick.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.#T4#
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Cassino down.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dilbrandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Monte Cassino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Cassino.
Cassino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt motions for Cassino to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt can't break the clinch.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Dilbrandt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Cassino tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cassino misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino lands a jab.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Cassino checks it
and Cassino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Cassino. #T4#
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!
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cassino pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dilbrandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassino is keeping busy.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Cassino misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt thumps Cassino with a low kick.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Cassino.
Dilbrandt counters with a body kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Cassino avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cassino moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Cassino digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilbrandt tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.

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 Monte Cassino.
I think Dilbrandt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Monte Cassino!

Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs FortyThree     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortythree's head.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a combination that misses
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Fortythree catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.#T1#
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fortythree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fortythree defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Fortythree is rocked!
Fortythree ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Fortythree is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
BOOM! Dilbrandt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fortythree. Fortythree tries to recover but Dilbrandt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fortythree lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Bataglia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bataglia pushes Dilbrandt away with a front kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bataglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bataglia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bataglia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Bataglia swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bataglia's knee momentarily.
Dilbrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Bataglia lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bataglia misses with some punches.
Bataglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Bataglia slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
We've been informed that Bataglia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Bataglia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt feints a jab promting Bataglia to slip. Dilbrandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bataglia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bataglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dilbrandt!
Bataglia walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
As Dilbrandt backs off Bataglia throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Bataglia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bataglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
As Bataglia looks to move away, Dilbrandt throws a big counter combo but Bataglia just gets out of the way.#T4#
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bataglia walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bataglia's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Bataglia - just one landing.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bataglia throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bataglia momentarily.
Dilbrandt catches Bataglia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Bataglia saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Bataglia away with a front kick.#CL#
Dilbrandt darts in and clinches Bataglia up against the cage.
Bataglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Bataglia is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
Dilbrandt works on Bataglia's body with a couple of short punches.
Dilbrandt has Bataglia pressed against the cage, preventing Bataglia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bataglia tries to stall but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bataglia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Bataglia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Bataglia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Bataglia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.#CL#
Dilbrandt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bataglia's elbow. #BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Bataglia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Bataglia is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bataglia can do to turn this around?
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Bataglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Bataglia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Bataglia moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
Bataglia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Bataglia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bataglia if he has to take too many more of those.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bataglia on the side of the head.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bataglia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bataglia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Bataglia avoided it.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bataglia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range and Bataglia settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Bataglia down with leg kicks.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Bataglia's leg but Bataglia calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
A bone on bone clash there as Bataglia blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Bataglia circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt with a jab.#T3#
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Bataglia with an uppercut!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range. #T4#
Bataglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bataglia scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bataglias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Bataglia moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks Bataglia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs at Bataglia's body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bataglia on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with an inside leg kick.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bataglia moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bataglia scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bataglia counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia lands a really nice looking cross but Dilbrandt seems unphased.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Bataglia off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Bataglia off balance momentarily.
Bataglia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bataglia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bataglia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Bataglia is out of range. #T3#
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia lands with a kick to the temple. Dilbrandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bataglia's head.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bataglia tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Bataglia moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Bataglia moved away.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt tests Bataglia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bataglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Bataglia's side.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt scores with a one two! Bataglia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bataglia dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt had his way with Lorenzo Bataglia in that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bataglia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Bataglia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bataglia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
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!
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bataglia throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia. #CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bataglia manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Bataglia throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt cracks Bataglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bataglia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Nice jab there from Asai . #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dilbrandt keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Asai checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a two punch combo.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.#T1#
Dilbrandt cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Asai lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Asai .#CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Asai throws a leg kick
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Dilbrandt was not able to check.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Asai slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Asai throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.#T3#
Asai thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asai throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Asai .
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a thumping low kick.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Asai .
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Asai misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Asai .
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage. #CL#
Asai tries to keep at a distance but Dilbrandt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks the elbow strike.
Asai lands a left hand.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
Asai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Asai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Domonic Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Asai . #T3#
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dilbrandt. Asai shrugs it off though.
Dilbrandt lands a lovely overhand right.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asai .
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
The crowd cheers as Asai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Dilbrandt stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Asai is looking to chop away at Dilbrandt's legs.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Asai slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Asai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Asai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asai scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #T1#
Asai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Asai .
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai .
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
A good leg kick by Asai .
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily. #T3#
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asai throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asai avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Asai throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick that sends Asai stumbling back into the cage.
Asai slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai jabs Dilbrandt right on the nose. Dilbrandt blinks but takes it well.
Asai misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asai lands a head kick. Dilbrandt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asai .
Asai scores with a shot to the body.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Asai .
Nice body kick there by Asai .
Asai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Asai 's head.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Asai misses
and Dilbrandt counters with an inside leg kick.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dilbrandt.
Asai scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asai connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Asai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
Asai takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Asai lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai works the jab nicely.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Asai .
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Asai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dilbrandt blocks it well.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
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!
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Asai is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt looks to throw a body kick
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Dilbrandt catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asai motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asai backs up against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asai doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai pushes Dilbrandt away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.

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 Domonic Dilbrandt.
I think Dilbrandt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Domonic Dilbrandt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

 

Event: SMASH:7     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dilbrandt rushes Metharom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Metharom on the inside.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Metharom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Metharom lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a body kick that stops Metharom in his tracks momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Metharom.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Dilbrandt forces Metharom back against the cage and clinches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Metharom avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
Metharom misses with a body punch. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Metharom defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt thumps Metharom with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Dilbrandt catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt works over Metharom's head and body with a nice combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab. #T2#
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Dilbrandt clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
Dilbrandt punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Metharom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.#T1#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Metharom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Metharom.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom. #BC#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom scores with a one two! Dilbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Metharom is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Dilbrandt has managed to clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom avoids the elbow strike from Dilbrandt, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
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!
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom with a jab.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Metharom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Metharom slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Metharom takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metharom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dilbrandt - the referee stops the clock and Metharom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dilbrandt. Metharom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
Metharom slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Metharom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Metharom avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt darts in trying to clinch
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom slips under a jab.#T4#
Metharom throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metharom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Domonic Dilbrandt thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Chaos     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Ky Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Ky Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Ky Jr slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ky Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ky Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ky Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt lunges at Ky Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ky Jr's hand. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ky Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ky Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Ky Jr's side.
Ky Jr looks to land a combination. Dilbrandt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ky Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dilbrandt.#CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Ky Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Ky Jr blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ky Jr drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ky Jr. #SUB2#
Ky Jr swings around for an armbar but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ky Jr's guard.
Dilbrandt is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Dilbrandt is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Dilbrandt tries to pass.
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dilbrandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Ky Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ky Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Dilbrandt postures up in Ky Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dilbrandt is one step ahead there.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's 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.
Dilbrandt trying to control from half guard but Ky Jr is working away.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ky Jr's head.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr has control of Dilbrandt's left arm, preventing Dilbrandt from doing any damage.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Ky Jr tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ky Jr moves away.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Ky Jr keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Ky Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Ky Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ky Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Ky Jr circles away.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ky Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilbrandt is fending him off so far but Ky Jr persists. Nope, Dilbrandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down. #T2#
Ky Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dilbrandt backs off Ky Jr throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ky Jr.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ky Jr looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt tries to counter by clinching up but Ky Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Ky Jr down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Ky Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ky Jr.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr throws a big counter head kick but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Ky Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ky Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Ky Jr circles away.
Ky Jr slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Ky Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ky Jr.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Ky Jr away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Ky Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt. #TD2#
Ky Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Dilbrandt defends it. #T4#
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Ky Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ky Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.
Ky Jr swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Ky Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Ky Jr's front leg with a kick but Ky Jr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ky Jr.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and Ky Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Ky Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ky Jr feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt catches Ky Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ky Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Ky Jr on that attempt.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Ky Jr shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ky Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt cracks Ky Jr with a good jab.
Ky Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Ky Jr. #T2#
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a knee strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Ky Jr tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ky Jr is just out of range.#TD2#
Ky Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dilbrandt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ky Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dilbrandt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SMASH: End Of An Era     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
McQuirre throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.#CL#
McQuirre takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McQuirre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McQuirre throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and McQuirre only half commits.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from McQuirre lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre blocking some punches. #T1#
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt working McQuirre over with knees to the body.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuirre avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. McQuirre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McQuirre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
McQuirre blocks the body kick.
McQuirre looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
McQuirre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Dilbrandt has managed to clinch.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt is working McQuirre over against the cage.#T3#
McQuirre lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McQuirre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
McQuirre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McQuirre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt works McQuirre's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McQuirre. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McQuirre on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a body shot. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow McQuirre down.
McQuirre scores with a hook.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dilbrandt works McQuirre's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with McQuirre.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
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!
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McQuirre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into McQuirre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McQuirre's gas tank.
McQuirre cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuirre lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McQuirre blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt is working McQuirre over against the cage.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
McQuirre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
A combination from McQuirre does no damage.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
McQuirre wants to slow Dilbrandt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
McQuirre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to McQuirre's body.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt is working McQuirre over against the cage.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
Dilbrandt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dilbrandt gets through McQuirre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from McQuirre.
McQuirre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre prevents Dilbrandt from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow McQuirre down.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, McQuirre throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McQuirre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McQuirre dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McQuirre if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by McQuirre. McQuirre maintains the clinch.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
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!
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
A short right from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuirre avoids the damage to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McQuirre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre misses the jab.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McQuirre.
McQuirre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McQuirre. McQuirre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt cracks McQuirre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from McQuirre, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McQuirre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of McQuirre's head but McQuirre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McQuirre checks a leg kick.
McQuirre cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped McQuirre's head back. #CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Domonic Dilbrandt just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
McQuirre throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt crunches a lovely knee into McQuirre's ribcage.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt lands an elbow just above McQuirre 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks with his arms.
McQuirre gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
McQuirre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks with his arms.
McQuirre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt pushes off an throws an elbow but McQuirre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McQuirre.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.#T3#
McQuirre avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
A short left from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but McQuirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from McQuirre misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that McQuirre sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt lunges at McQuirre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McQuirre's hand.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre lands a head kick! #ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!
McQuirre scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McQuirre lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dilbrandt goes down and covers up as McQuirre starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH: Arteta vs Camara     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good work by Dilbrandt as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Strålman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Dilbrandt in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dilbrandt works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Strålman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Strålman throws a counter combo.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Strålman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman scores with a one two! Dilbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman lands with a nice combination. Dilbrandt backs away looking to recover.
Strålman is looking to chop away at Dilbrandt's legs.
Dilbrandt is looking for a counter combo.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt lands a two punch combo.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Strålman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Strålman saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Strålman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Strålman avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
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#
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt jabs at Strålman's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
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!
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Strålman seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #T2##BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a combination
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Strålman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman punishes Dilbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
and Strålman counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Dilbrandt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Strålman works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strålman misses the jab.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strålman.
Nice cross by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets a clinch.
Strålman misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Strålman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strålman slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt clobbers Strålman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strålman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strålman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt tries to counter by clinching up but Strålman breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL2#
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Strålman tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strålman is defending well for now.
Strålman stalls.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Strålman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Strålman moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt defending well as Strålman loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
Strålman trying to control the position but instead, Dilbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strålman into the cage.
Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Dilbrandt in a clinch.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Strålman avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Strålman as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Rbn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rbn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rbn if he has to take too many more of those.
Rbn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rbn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Rbn avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rbn.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rbn.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
Dilbrandt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rbn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rbn throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Rbn's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rbn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rbn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Rbn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Rbn's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt connects with a high kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rbn misses with a hook.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Rbn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rbn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rbn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard.
Rbn looks up at the clock and then as Dilbrandt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rbn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dilbrandt struggling a bit here.
Rbn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Rbn working the strikes but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rbn working Dilbrandt over with strikes.
Dilbrandt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rbn misses with a head shot. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the position but Rbn postures up.
Rbn cracks Dilbrandt with a solid left hand.
Rbn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt 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.
Rbn landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rbn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dilbrandt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rbn is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilbrandt has wrist control.
Rbn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dilbrandt pulls Rbn in close to prevent any damage.
Rbn throws a big elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position.
Rbn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt 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.
Rbn connects with a couple of short punches.
Dilbrandt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rbn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rbn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Rbn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dilbrandt has picked Rbn up and slammed him! Rbn can't keep hold of the triangle and Dilbrandt manages to pass to side control!
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Rbn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rbn gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rbn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rbn wants to improve his position but Dilbrandt is controlling well.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rbn's head.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Rbn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rbn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily.
Rbn tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Rbn misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt works over Rbn's head and body with a nice combination.
Rbn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rbn is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rbn - that will leave a mark!
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rbn misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rbn keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the body.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Rbn throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rbn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Rbn's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination. Rbn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt tests Rbn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rbn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.#CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Rbn misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Rbn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Rbn fails with the takedown.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dilbrandt duly obliges.
Rbn throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rbn defends it well.
Rbn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rbn tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Rbn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rbn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rbn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
A big left from Rbn misses.
Rbn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Rbn semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Rbn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rbn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Rbn is rocked!
Rbn's corner calls for a 1-2. Rbn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Rbn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Rbn seems to have got his legs back now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Rbn shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a three punch combo!
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Rbn misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - Rbn had a free shot at his head there.
Dilbrandt cracks Rbn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Rbn misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt keeps Rbn at a distance using the push kick.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Dilbrandt works over Rbn's head and body with a nice combination.
Rbn throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rbn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Rbn.
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Rbn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Rbn's body.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Rbn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rbn looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rbn throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rbn throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rbn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rbn misses with a hook.
Rbn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Rbn avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rbn can't get the takedown. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rbn tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Dilbrandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Our sources have told us that Rbn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rbn looking for a takedown.
Rbn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rbn moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Rbn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilbrandt as he jumps to the side.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Rbn avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Rbn misses with a looping right.
Rbn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rbn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rbn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rbn. #CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it. #T3#
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Rbn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rbn is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rbn controls his hands.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt cracks Rbn with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt pushes Rbn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rbn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rbn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Rbn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rbn throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Rbn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt cracks Rbn with a good jab.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Rbn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rbn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dilbrandt has Rbn up against the cage in a clinch.
John Rbn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilbrandt.
Rbn is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Domonic Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Vasquez misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Vasquez.
Vasquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasquez is defending well for now.
Vasquez can't break the clinch.
Vasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasquez blocks the body kick.
Vasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Vasquez avoids it.
Vasquez lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Vasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasquez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Vasquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Vasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasquez tries to avoid it.
Vasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Vasquez is rocked!
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasquez. That did some damage!
Oh Vasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vasquez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dilbrandt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Dong     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitjakarn. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Kitjakarn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kitjakarn cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Kitjakarn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Kitjakarn misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
Kitjakarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow. #T1#
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kitjakarn. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Kitjakarn down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Kitjakarn jabs at Dilbrandt's body.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitjakarn lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Kitjakarn's front leg with a kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Kitjakarn missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitjakarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kitjakarn lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kitjakarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Kitjakarn's front leg with a kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
Kitjakarn digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot that snaps Kitjakarn's head back.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
A big left from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Kitjakarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kitjakarn misses the jab.
Kitjakarn tried to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt checks it.#T4#
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitjakarn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch.
Kitjakarn with a nice cross.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Kitjakarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kitjakarn tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Kitjakarn throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Kitjakarn drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitjakarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitjakarn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Kitjakarn pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt is trying to force a seperation but Kitjakarn has the dominant position.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.#T1##BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt backing away here, and Kitjakarn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kitjakarn needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back to recover.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitjakarn lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Kitjakarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot.
A jab from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitjakarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kitjakarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitjakarn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitjakarn throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Kitjakarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Kitjakarn clobbers Dilbrandt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt sizes up Kitjakarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitjakarn scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dilbrandt rushes Kitjakarn and presses him up against the cage.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Kitjakarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Kitjakarn catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitjakarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kitjakarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
As Dilbrandt backs off Kitjakarn throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kitjakarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitjakarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Kitjakarn's shoulder, as Kitjakarn tries to avoid the shot.
Kitjakarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kitjakarn tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kitjakarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
Kitjakarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt presses Kitjakarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt stalling the fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot. #T3#
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Kitjakarn lands with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitjakarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Kitjakarn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitjakarn throws a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.#T4#
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Kitjakarn moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitjakarn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biabas Kitjakarn.
Well Kitjakarn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!

An out of breath Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Winston     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Day misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Day is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Day has managed to clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Dilbrandt letting Day take a breather here.
Dilbrandt is struggling to control the position.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Dilbrandt.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Day turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Day manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Day has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Dilbrandt is not content to let Day control the position.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dilbrandt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dilbrandt prevents Day from moving into mount.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day working away.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
Day slows the pace down. #T3##SUB#
Day thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Day takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs.
Day staying calm.
Day trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
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#
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Day tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt keeps trying to improve his position.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Day wants to pass to mount but Dilbrandt is defending the position.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day lands with a punch from half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Day controlling the action here.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Day's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Day's back!
Day tries to escape but Dilbrandt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dilbrandt avoiding Day 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Day's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dilbrandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Day is in bad spot here.
Dilbrandt punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dilbrandt trying to control momentarily.
Dilbrandt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Day trying to control the hands but Dilbrandt won't let him. #T4#
Dilbrandt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dilbrandt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Day wants to control his opponent's hands but Dilbrandt gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt has the hooks in. Day is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Day covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Day.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Day is rocked!#CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day can't get the takedown.
Day is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt gets underhooks to prevent Day's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day has Dilbrandt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilbrandt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dilbrandt after a bit of a struggle.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dilbrandt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Day! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, Benderson throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Benderson throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and Benderson only half commits.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.#T1#
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Benderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Benderson misses.
Donk. Benderson catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.
As Dilbrandt tries to get set, Benderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Dilbrandt manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.
Benderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Benderson darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Benderson wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dilbrandt is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Benderson is looking to control Dilbrandt's arms but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Benderson. #CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.#T4#
Benderson is pushing Dilbrandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benderson duly obliges. #CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a right to the head.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dilbrandt has Benderson pushed against the cage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt blocks the elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilbrandt avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Dilbrandt dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
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!
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dilbrandt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Benderson stalls. #T4#
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Benderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
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!
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Benderson misses with a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benderson counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benderson is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a combination that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.#T1#
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt pushes off an throws an elbow but Benderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson misses with the head strike.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Benderson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Dilbrandt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dilbrandt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.

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 Henson Benderson.
I think Dilbrandt 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Domonic Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but McQuirre saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQuirre throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McQuirre blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from McQuirre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
McQuirre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.#T1#
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dilbrandt drives through and clinches with McQuirre against the cage.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
McQuirre lands a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dilbrandt lands an elbow inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
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!
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage. #T2#
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
McQuirre ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McQuirre. McQuirre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McQuirre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McQuirre.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McQuirre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
McQuirre pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre misses with the head strike. #T4#
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dilbrandt just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQuirre's brow.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Dilbrandt looking to throw knees to the head but McQuirre is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
McQuirre takes an elbow to the temple.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McQuirre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well. #CL#
McQuirre gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from McQuirre. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt walks into a stiff left hand from McQuirre.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there.
McQuirre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. McQuirre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from McQuirre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McQuirre checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
McQuirre instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
McQuirre gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
McQuirre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuirre digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank. #T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Harry McQuirre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuirre cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre lands a two punch combo.
McQuirre slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McQuirre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McQuirre lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Dilbrandt misses with the body kick
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a lazy head kick
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQuirre is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but McQuirre has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from McQuirre.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
McQuirre gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harry McQuirre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McQuirre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
McQuirre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Dilbrandt drives through and clinches with McQuirre against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Dilbrandt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre scores with a counter punch that sends Dilbrandt to the canvas! McQuirre smells blood - he's punishing Dilbrandt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dilbrandt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
In his post fight interview, Harry McQuirre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limbaughs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Limbaugh misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Limbaugh misses the target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt tries to bench press Limbaugh off him but Limbaugh keeps the position.
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dilbrandt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbaugh. #T1##SUB2#
Limbaugh seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt's coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limbaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limbaugh's back!
Limbaugh tries to break free.
Limbaugh trying to control the hands but Dilbrandt breaks the grip.
Limbaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Limbaugh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Dilbrandt stalling.
Limbaugh wants to get back to full guard but Dilbrandt has mounted him!
Limbaugh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dilbrandt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dilbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt wants to take a breather but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Dilbrandt trying to pass the guard but Limbaugh defending well. #T3#
Dilbrandt wants to control but Limbaugh is keeping him busy.
Limbaugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt preventing the sweep.
Limbaugh controls Dilbrandt momentarily but Dilbrandt frees himself.
Limbaugh controlling Dilbrandt's posture.
Dilbrandt pushes down on Limbaugh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Limbaugh defending well though.
Dilbrandt is taking a breather. Limbaugh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#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.
Limbaugh is trying to maintain the position but Dilbrandt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Limbaugh actively working from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt is thwarting Limbaugh's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Limbaugh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dilbrandt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Limbaugh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt throws a counter high kick but Limbaugh was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lester Limbaugh will probably get the nod.
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#
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Limbaugh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilbrandt pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Limbaugh misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Limbaugh checks a leg kick.
Limbaugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Limbaugh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limbaugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Limbaugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Limbaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Limbaugh ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Limbaugh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilbrandt. That did some damage!#T1#
Dilbrandt defending well as Limbaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt clobbers Limbaugh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Limbaugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Limbaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Limbaugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Limbaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Limbaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Limbaugh looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Limbaugh just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Limbaugh avoids it well and moves away.
Limbaugh is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Limbaugh wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Limbaugh moves out of range easily.
Limbaugh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbaugh misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Limbaugh avoids it.
Limbaugh throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Limbaugh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Limbaugh is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Limbaugh.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Limbaugh misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Limbaugh avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Limbaugh tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away easily
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limbaugh lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dilbrandt duly obliges. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dilbrandt has knocked Limbaugh down with a huge combo! Dilbrandt steps away and waves a wobbly Limbaugh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Limbaugh is rocked!
Limbaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Limbaugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Limbaugh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Limbaugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Limbaugh shoots in.
Limbaugh is breathing heavily.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Limbaugh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Limbaugh off balance momentarily.
Limbaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Limbaugh is out of range.
Limbaugh throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Limbaugh wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Limbaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Limbaugh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Limbaugh ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Limbaugh dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Limbaugh's head and hops out.#CL2#
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limbaugh can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Limbaugh jumps guard and drags Dilbrandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Limbaugh's guard.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh is trying to maintain the position but Dilbrandt is very close to passing his half guard.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Limbaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Limbaugh tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbaugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but Dilbrandt is controlling well.
Dilbrandt drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head. #SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Limbaugh is looking to control Dilbrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Limbaugh avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Limbaugh's head but Limbaugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Limbaugh is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Limbaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Limbaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Limbaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Limbaugh ducked under it nicely.
Limbaugh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Limbaugh shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Limbaugh dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Limbaugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Limbaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Limbaugh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Limbaugh should have avoided that one.
Limbaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
A low kick from Limbaugh misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body kick.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limbaugh darts in trying to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Limbaugh.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dilbrandt 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!

Domonic Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Vila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Vila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Vila swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Vila is out of range.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Vila is looking to land body kicks.
Vila slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Vila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Vila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vila tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Vila misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a two punch combo.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vila misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Vila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here. #BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Vila circles away.
Vila lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Vila.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vila lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vila.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Vila misses.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily. #T4#
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vila works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila misses with a low kick as Dilbrandt jumps back.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Vila checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Dilbrandt forces Vila back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
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 Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt'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.#R2#
Good work by Vila as he checks the leg kick.
Vila misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Vila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Vila misses with a looping left.
Vila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Vila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila misses with a hook.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Vila defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Vila checks it.
Vila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Vila connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vila throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vila throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Domonic Dilbrandt's cut is getting worse.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.
Vila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Vila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dilbrandt cracks Vila with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Vila moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Vila.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vila is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Vila with a series of wild strikes but Vila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
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 Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Dilbrandt cracks Vila with a good jab.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Vila shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Vila thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
Vila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vila is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Vila's body.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Vila jumps back.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Vila's defenses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt jabs Vila right on the nose. Vila blinks but takes it well.
Vila looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vila counter with a right hand.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Vila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.#T3#
Vila throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Vila takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#Vila is rocked!
Vila throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vila! Dilbrandt dives in looking to finish! Vila is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Joan Vila spoke after the fight, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 111     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Corassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Corassa counters with a body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Corassa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Corassa checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Corassa throws a front kick that sends Dilbrandt stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corassa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Dilbrandt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corassa throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Corassa moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Corassa off balance momentarily.
Corassa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dilbrandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. Dilbrandt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Corassa blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Corassa.#CUT#
It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Corassa slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Corassa.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corassa throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Corassa is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Corassa slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Corassa tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Corassa.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Corassa cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corassa blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Corassa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Corassa stalling against the cage.
Corassa misses with some punches. #T4##BC#
Corassa breaks the clinch.
Corassa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
Corassa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Corassa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corassa lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.
A nice combination there by Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
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 Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Corassa tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corassa is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Corassa dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Corassa lands with an overhand left.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Corassa's corner calls for a 1-2. Corassa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Corassa connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.#ROC#
Dilbrandt is rocked!
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RRFC 30: Dilbrandt vs Pandens     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandens cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pandens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandens scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandens tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pandens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandens. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Pandens.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pandens feints a counter leg kick.
Pandens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pandens throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Pandens lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped Pandens's head back.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Pandens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Pandens is rocked!
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pandens moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Pandens is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
BOOM! Dilbrandt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pandens. Pandens tries to recover but Dilbrandt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pandens lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Domonic Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: RRFC 27: Dilbrandt vs De Lima     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
De Lima blocks a jab.
De Lima misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Lima lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
enabling De Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Lima unleashes a big counter combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Lima! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by De Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt leaves De Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Lima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Lima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Lima misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by De Lima.
De Lima tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Lima's sensitive parts.
De Lima misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Lima 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
De Lima misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Lima misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of De Lima's head but De Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Lima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
De Lima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces De Lima off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Lima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped De Lima's head back.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by De Lima.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo De Lima.#T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
De Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Lima moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt cracks De Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
De Lima is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dilbrandt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for De Lima on that attempt.
De Lima moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
De Lima is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks De Lima out cold! De Lima corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Steele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good, hard body kick but Steele shrugs it off.
A jab from Steele misses.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Steele's knee but Steele avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Steele is rocked!#T1#
Dilbrandt gets in close and tags Steele with a short punch that almost sends Steele to the mat! Oh Steele is in big trouble! He turns his back on Dilbrandt, trying to create some distance but Dilbrandt rushes him, striking wildly and Steele goes down! The referee tackles Dilbrandt into the cage to end the fight! Dilbrandt is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: RRFC 21: Sir vs Ford     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Sheidu dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sheidu tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Sheidu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheidu or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilbrandt, which made it look bad.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheidu moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Sheidu has closed the distance and engaged Dilbrandt in a clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheidu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheidu's defenses. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a knee strike.
Sheidu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Sheidu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Sheidu. Sheidu maintains the clinch.
Sheidu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Sheidu's head.
Sheidu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheidus head.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Sheidu tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilbrandt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheidu up against the cage.
Dilbrandt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sheidu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sheidu fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheidu backwards.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dilbrandt connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sheidu manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Sheidu working for a triangle but Dilbrandt defends it easily.
Dilbrandt wanted to stand there but Sheidu had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheidu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dilbrandt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sheidu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dilbrandt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dilbrandt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheidu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Sheidu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dilbrandt controls the pace.
Dilbrandt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sheidu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dilbrandt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dilbrandt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sheidu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dilbrandt has picked Sheidu up and slammed him! Sheidu can't keep hold of the triangle and Dilbrandt manages to pass to side control!
Sheidu is being controlled here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheidu is trying to improve his position.
Sheidu can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt controls the position from side control.
Sheidu regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Sheidu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Sheidu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Sheidu fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Sheidu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sheidu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheidu tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, Sheidu throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Sheidu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Sheidu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sheidu.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheidu feinted with a counter takedown.
Sheidu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Sheidu saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheidu throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Sheidu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sheidu looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.#T2#
Sheidu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheidu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheidu off to one side.
Sheidu ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Sheidu tries to counter by clinching up but Dilbrandt breaks away and moves out of range.
Sheidu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheidu is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheidu throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheidu's sensitive parts. #T3#
Sheidu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Dilbrandt slams his shin into Sheidu's torso.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheidu off the cage and back into range.
Sheidu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheidu.
Sheidu attempts a counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it well and moves away.
Sheidu misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Sheidu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well. He's pushed Sheidu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dilbrandt cracks Sheidu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Sheidu is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheidu.
Oh Sheidu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination. Sheidu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Sheidu didn't see that one coming.
Sheidu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheidu staying out of range there.
Sheidu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Sheidu as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sheidu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sheidu seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sheidu's head.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sheidu slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheidu.
Dilbrandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sheidu defends it well.
Sheidu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Sheidu was well out of range.
And Sheidu counters with a quick kick to the body but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dilbrandt sprawls well. Dilbrandt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheidu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sheidu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.#T1#
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Sheidu moves out of range.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dilbrandt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheidu wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Sheidu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheidu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Sheidu moves out of range.
Sheidu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Sheidu ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD2#
Dilbrandt lands a big head kick that sends Sheidu tumbling to the mat! Dilbrandt takes a step backwards and waves Sheidu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sheidu's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Sheidu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt drops Sheidu with a big left hand! Sheidu is injured, injured bad! Dilbrandt jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt is the new bantamweight champion!
Domonic Dilbrandt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RRFC 17: Sir vs Vidal     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Bohizdar darts in trying to clinch
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
We've been hearing reports that Bohizdar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bohizdar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Bohizdar tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves away
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Bohizdar ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Bohizdar throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bohizdar has Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Bohizdar is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohizdar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bohizdar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bohizdar is out of range.
Dilbrandt defending well as Bohizdar loads up on a big left hand.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Bohizdar's shoulder, as Bohizdar tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Bohizdar is rocked!
Bohizdar tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Bohizdar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Bohizdar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bohizdar seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bohizdar is out of range.
Bohizdar moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Bohizdar misses with a body punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge left! Bohizdar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dilbrandt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bohizdar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
After the fight, Domonic Dilbrandt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RRFC 13: Haskins vs Kholin     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Dean didn't see that one coming.
Dean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Dean goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Dean.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.
Dean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Dean misses with a combination #TD#
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean is wriggling around but Dilbrandt manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Dilbrandt thows a huge punch but Dean dodges it nicely.
Dean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Dean working for submissions but it's allowed Dilbrandt to get to half guard. #T2#
Dilbrandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dilbrandt passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Dilbrandt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Dean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dilbrandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dean looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dilbrandt controlling his opponent.
Dean trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dilbrandt controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Dean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilbrandt misses with a head shot.
Dilbrandt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dilbrandt scoring with strikes but Dean is staying in there.
Dilbrandt prevents Dean from getting the reversal.
Dilbrandt controlling from mount.
Dean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Dean is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dilbrandt engages and cracks Dean with a massive lead left hook - Dean tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dilbrandt is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: RRFC Fight Night 6     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Steele.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Sami Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.#T1#
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steele misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt cracks the inside of Steele's front leg.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steele scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele misses with a hook
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steele just manages to avoid it.
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Steele misses with a straight right.
As Steele backs away, Dilbrandt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Steele.#T3#
Steele looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Steele misses.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a solid body kick.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele misses the jab.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Steele.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele 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.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
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 Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
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#
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Steele.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Steele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Steele lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Dilbrandt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilbrandt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sami Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Steele misses.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Steele.
A jab from Steele misses.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steele is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Steele moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steele misses the jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele lands a body shot.
A big right from Steele misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Steele.
Dilbrandt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Steele misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sami Steele.
Well Steele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Steele!

 

Event: RRFC Fight Night 3     
Date:   Sep 01, 2019
#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tuhura misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Dilbrandt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tuhura dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Tuhura's head and hops out.
Dilbrandt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dilbrandt.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyoksu Tuhura has been cut.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Tuhura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuhura slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Tuhura is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Tuhura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Tuhura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Tuhura slips the punch.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, Tuhura throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuhura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuhura looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt unleashes a big counter combination but Tuhura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuhura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Dilbrandt slams his shin into Tuhura's torso.#T2#
Tuhura defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuhura is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Jab from Dilbrandt.#ROC2#
Tuhura is rocked!
Tuhura throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tuhura walks into a left hand.
Oh Tuhura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tuhura's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tuhura's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domonic Dilbrandt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RRFC Fight Night 1     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Monteiro right on the button with a cross.
A head kick from Dilbrandt lands but Monteiro takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monteiro has time to react.#ROC2#
Monteiro is rocked!
Monteiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monteiro doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dilbrandt cracks Monteiro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dilbrandt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Monteiro to stand back up!
Oh Monteiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Dilbrandt drops Monteiro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Monteiro looks back up at him and smiles so Dilbrandt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Monteiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Monteiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge right that knocks Monteiro out cold! Dilbrandt is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 15, 2019
#R1#
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Lopez pushes down on Dilbrandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dilbrandt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Dilbrandt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is trying to stand. #T1#
Lopez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lopez'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez moves into full mount! Dilbrandt won't be happy about that!
Dilbrandt can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez mounts Dilbrandt! Really nice guard pass there!
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Dilbrandt is squirming around nicely.
Dilbrandt has given up his back here. Will Lopez look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Lopez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Lopez is not going to allow Dilbrandt to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Lopez is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dilbrandt has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Lopez has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dilbrandt taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Lopez doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gosha Lopez!
After winning the bout, Gosha Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Domonic Dilbrandt spoke after the fight, saying 'QFC matchmaking is the single most idiotic thing I have ever heard of, at least make fighters slightly comparable.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 14, 2019
#R1#
Pico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Pico tries to counter with a takedown but Dilbrandt is quick to defend against it.
Pico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Pico pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilbrandt lunges at Pico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pico's hand.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pico misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dilbrandt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dilbrandt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pico trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Pico is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dilbrandt rolls with it to try and escape but Pico cranks on the arm and Dilbrandt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryson Pico!
Bryson Pico decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

 
 
 
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