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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Appalusu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillinger sprawls well. He's pushed Appalusu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Appalusu.
As Appalusu tries to get set, Dillinger tries to push him back and clinch up but Appalusu manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Appalusu darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Appalusu into the cage.
Dillinger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alzonz Appalusu.
Dillinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Appalusu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Appalusu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Appalusu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger controlling the position.#T1##SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Appalusu isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Appalusu is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger controlling Appalusu's posture.
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appalusu on the ground.
Dillinger looking to control.
Dillinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dillinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dillinger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Appalusu stops Dillinger from standing up. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Appalusu is controlling him. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dillinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillinger tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dillinger is trying to keep Appalusu in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Appalusu being controlled here momentarily.
Appalusu stops Dillinger from standing up.
Dillinger pulls Appalusu in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alzonz Appalusu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Appalusu darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Appalusu into the cage.
Appalusu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Appalusu has a takedown stuffed.
Appalusu fails with the takedown.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alzonz Appalusu.
Dillinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Appalusu with a series of wild strikes but Appalusu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Dillinger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Appalusu.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Appalusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Appalusu's body.
Appalusu looks for a takedown but Dillinger sprawls well.#T1#
Dillinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Appalusu.
Nate Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Appalusu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Appalusu fails to land the takedown.
Appalusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Appalusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Dillinger. No joy for Appalusu on that attempt.
Appalusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillinger's waist but Dillinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Appalusu off to one side.
Appalusu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Appalusu scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Dillinger gets caught flat footed, as Appalusu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Appalusu is breathing heavily.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Appalusu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Appalusu working for a triangle but Dillinger defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Appalusu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Appalusu's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Dillinger wants to stand but Appalusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for a guillotine here but Dillinger defends easily.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Appalusu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dillinger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Appalusu has tightened it up now! Dillinger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rogue Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Dillinger.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schmidt has Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt .#T1#
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmidt .
Dillinger throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Schmidt digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillinger as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger tries to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Schmidt misses
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt fails with the takedown.#CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillinger digs a right hand into Schmidt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmidt 's gas tank.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Dillinger is working Schmidt over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt looking to stall.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Dillinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to 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!
Dillinger taking a breather.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dillinger continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.#CL#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillinger, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Schmidt misses #CL2#
and Dillinger counters by clinching up.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown.
Dillinger is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidt s head.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillinger gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger digs a right hand underneath Schmidt 's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Schmidt goes for a takedown attempt but Dillinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt misses with the combination.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Schmidt seems unphased.
#T2#
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger slows down the pace here.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Dillinger manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt needs to keep his hands up - Dillinger had a free shot at his head there.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillinger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Schmidt shakes him off and moves away.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dillinger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dillinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
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!
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt .
Nate Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger cracks Schmidt with a nice body shot.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Dillinger as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger.
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 Dillinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dillinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillinger pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Dillinger cracks Schmidt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Schmidt falls backwards against the cage. Dillinger follows up with more strikes that drop Schmidt to his knees. Dillinger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Schmidt ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Dillinger!
Nate Dillinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dillinger checks the leg kick nicely there.
OCallaghan misses with a hook
#CL#
and Dillinger counters by clinching up.
Dillinger works on OCallaghan's body with a couple of short punches.
OCallaghan misses with a short punch on the inside.
OCallaghan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger works on OCallaghan's body with a couple of short punches.
OCallaghan misses with a hook from the clinch.
OCallaghan tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
OCallaghan tries to pull guard but Dillinger holds him up against the cage and eventually OCallaghan drops back down to his feet.
Dillinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from OCallaghan is predictable there #CL#
and Dillinger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dillinger.
OCallaghan tries to pull guard but Dillinger won't allow it.
Dillinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dillinger is pushing OCallaghan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillinger lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Dillinger stalling.
Dillinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OCallaghan or not.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger - that landed with a thud.
Dillinger pushes OCallaghan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OCallaghan 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.
OCallaghan looks winded!
Stalling in the clinch from Dillinger.
OCallaghan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OCallaghan up against the cage.
OCallaghan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
OCallaghan thows a leg kick but Dillinger checks it
and Dillinger counters with a left to the body.
Dillinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OCallaghan walks into a jab.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillinger is looking to counter the offense by OCallaghan and move into the clinch.#T2#
Dillinger cracks OCallaghan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OCallaghan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OCallaghan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
OCallaghan is rocked!
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie OCallaghan.
OCallaghan swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
OCallaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Dillinger lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Dillinger as the two fighters clinch.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger has OCallaghan pressed against the cage.
Dillinger presses OCallaghan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Dillinger'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.
Dillinger lands with a right to the head.
Dillinger gets through OCallaghan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OCallaghan.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dillinger.
A bit of stalling here from Dillinger.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dillinger for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
OCallaghan misses with a head kick.
OCallaghan tries to move into range but Dillinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
OCallaghan shoots and misses
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nate Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OCallaghan takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Dillinger cracks OCallaghan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OCallaghan takes a jab right on the kisser.
OCallaghan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillinger finish him?
Dillinger cracks OCallaghan with a good jab.
OCallaghan throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
As OCallaghan tries to get set, Dillinger tries to push him back and clinch up but OCallaghan manages to avoid the attempt.
OCallaghan thows a leg kick but Dillinger checks it
and Dillinger counters with a two punch combo.
Dillinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OCallaghan.
OCallaghan walks straight into a right hand from Dillinger - that's dropped him! Dillinger jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save OCallaghan from any more punishment! OCallaghan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Dillinger!
During a confident post fight interview, Nate Dillinger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Alcantara throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Alcantara walks into a left hand.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alcantara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dillinger connects with a crisp jab.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcantara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Alcantara slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
Alcantara wants to clinch.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcantara in his tracks.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that Alcantara avoids nicely.
Nate Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alcantara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Nate Dillinger has been cut.#T2#
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger dips to his left and cracks Alcantara with an uppercut!
Alcantara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Alcantara drops Dillinger with a left right combo! Alcantara follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger regains half guard, as Alcantara was trying to land strikes.
Dillinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alcantara.
Alcantara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alcantara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alcantara lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Alcantara misses with a head shot. Dillinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alcantara wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
We've been informed that Dillinger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alcantara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alcantara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Alcantara controlling him for the moment.
Alcantara postures up in Dillinger's guard and throws a big left but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Alcantara from controlling successfully.
Alcantara is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillinger has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcantara trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Alcantara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alcantara throwing strikes but missing.
Alcantara throws a big right hand that misses.
Alcantara throwing strikes from guard but Dillinger blocks nicely.
Alcantara trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alcantara misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alcantara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dillinger 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.
A close round but Nate Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Dillinger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger throws a combination that misses
and Alcantara counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Nate Dillinger's cut even more.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillinger cracks Alcantara with a good jab.
Dillinger cracks Alcantara with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Dillinger. Beautiful body shot.
Alcantara misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
Dillinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Alcantara. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcantara.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillinger misses with a two punch combination.
Alcantara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alcantara doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcantara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Dillinger there.
Alcantara moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Alcantara wants to clinch.#T2#
Dillinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
The cut above Nate Dillinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alcantara misses with a straight right.
Dillinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcantara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alcantara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillinger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Alcantara seems unphased.
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Alcantara feints a jab promting Dillinger to slip. Alcantara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dillinger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
Nate Dillinger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alcantara cracks the inside of Dillinger's front leg.
Nice shot by Dillinger.
Alcantara wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Alcantara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcantara throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Alcantara.
Alcantara cracks Dillinger with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcantara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nate Dillinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Alcantara!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Dillinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Elder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Dillinger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a one two! Elder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't 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!
Elder throws a leg kick but Dillinger checks it.
Elder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Elder.
The fighters circling - Elder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dillinger.
Elder shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillinger tries to sprawl out of it but Elder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillinger attempts a counter takedown but Elder avoids it well and moves away.
Dillinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Elder should have avoided that one.
Elder moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Dillinger wants to slow Elder down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elder goes for a double leg but Dillinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillinger continues to drive forward.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
#T2#
Elder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillinger but Dillinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillinger.
Elder misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillinger lunges at Elder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elder's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elder tries to clinch up.
Dillinger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elder closes the distance and clinches up with Dillinger, looking for a takedown. Elder pushes Dillinger against the cage but Dillinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Elder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elder fails with the takedown.
Elder looks winded!
Dillinger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elder shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillinger lands a two punch combo.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillinger lands a head shot.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elder throws out a counter right but Dillinger avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Dillinger digs a good hook to Elder's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillinger looks to land a combination. Elder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elder takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Dillinger.
Elder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands with a hook. Elder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Elder is pressed up against the cage. Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elder down to the mat. Elder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dillinger throws a right hand that Elder ducks under and follows up with a left that Elder also avoids with ease.
No luck for Elder with that takedown attempt.
Elder just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Elder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Dillinger moves into the clinch successfully.
Elder takes a shot to the head.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Elder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillinger walks away with a smile on his face. Elder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dillinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a few strikes there.
Elder tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillinger scores with a three punch combo!
Dillinger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillinger defends well and Elder ends up having to push Dillinger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Elder.#T1#
Dillinger throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elder can do to turn this around?
Elder fails to land the takedown.
Dillinger scores with a jab.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the head.
Elder tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elder under the eye.
Nate Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Dillinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillinger.
Nate Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger connects with a right hand. Elder shakes it off.
Elder shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Dillinger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillinger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger cracks a nice hook into Elder's ribs.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Dillinger clinches up with Elder and pushes him back against the cage.
Elder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillinger walks away with a smile on his face. Elder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elder is breathing heavily.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Elder misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Dillinger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dillinger.
Elder jumps guard but Dillinger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger's efforts to push away.
Dillinger prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Dillinger.
Dillinger stalling against the cage.
Dillinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Dillinger drags the fight down to the ground.
Dillinger wants to stand up but Elder is controlling him. #T4#
Dillinger pulls Elder in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elder prevents Dillinger from getting back to his feet.
Elder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elder stays in close to Dillinger's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger 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#
Elder darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Elder into the cage.
Dillinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nate Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elder somewhat.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger lands with a right hand.
Elder fails with the takedown.
As Elder tries to get set, Dillinger tries to push him back and clinch up but Elder manages to avoid the attempt.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Elder.#CL#
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Elder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dillinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Elder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dillinger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Elder.
A lazy left from Dillinger finds it's target.#CL#
Dillinger clinches up with Elder and pushes him back against the cage.
Elder misses with an elbow strike.
Elder is trying to push Dillinger away but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elder is working for takedown but Dillinger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dillinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Elder backwards.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Dillinger gets control of Elder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Elder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Elder looking to pass the guard.
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elder on the ground.
Elder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Dillinger has a closed guard, preventing Elder from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Elder isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger throws a series of strikes that have Elder backpedaling.
Dillinger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Elder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nate Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Elder tries to pull guard but Dillinger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elder is trying to pull guard but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Elder.
Elder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elder tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Elder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillinger 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Dillinger!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 895 Round 3
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dillinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
Killer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillinger defends well and Killer ends up having to push Dillinger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Killer instigates a clinch.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Killer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger lands a nice uppercut.
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Dillinger back against the cage.
Killer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Killer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dillinger regains guard immediately.
Killer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dillinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Killer with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Nate Dillinger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger pulls Killer in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Killer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Nate Dillinger's cut even more.
Killer throws a big right hand that misses.
Killer distracts Dillinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Killer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Killer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dillinger wants to stand and escape but Killer is having none of it.
Killer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dillinger's head.#CUT#
The cut above Nate Dillinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nate Dillinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Psycho Killer!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 895 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Dillinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillinger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rambo shoots and misses
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillinger wants to counter the offense by Rambo and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillinger circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo throws a body kick that misses
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Dillinger sprawls well.
Rambo sets himself, and Dillinger steps forward looking for the clinch! Rambo avoids it this time.
Rambo wants to clinch but Dillinger slips to the side
and Dillinger counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Rambo shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dillinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Rambo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rambo up against the cage.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Dillinger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dillinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Rambo is pressed up against the cage. Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rambo down to the mat. Rambo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Dillinger as Rambo shoots in.
Rambo stuffs the takedown.
Rambo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dillinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rambo wants to stall.
Rambo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Rambo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dillinger slowing the pace effectively.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Dillinger jumps guard but Rambo stands there with Dillinger around his waist. Dillinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dillinger'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.#TD2#
Dillinger pulls guard successfully.
Rambo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dillinger sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SU#
Rambo decides to return to a standing position.
Rambo with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dillinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger's efforts to push away.
Rambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dillinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rambo is defended easily by Dillinger.
Dillinger shoots in for a double leg but Rambo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo sets himself, and Dillinger steps forward looking for the clinch! Rambo avoids it this time.#CL2#
Dillinger has managed to clinch.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger avoids a wild elbow strike from Rambo.
Rambo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dillinger is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Rambo has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
#T1#
Dillinger wants to take the fight to the mat but Rambo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scotty Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Dillinger.
Rambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rambo breaks the clinch.
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Rambo has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dillinger counters by clinching up.
Dillinger lands a body shot.
Rambo can't get the takedown.
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dillinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Rambo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger fails to pull guard.
Dillinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillinger pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Dillinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
Rambo tries to clinch but Dillinger moves away
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillinger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Dillinger has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
Rambo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rambo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Rambo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger 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!
Rambo wants to stall.
#T3#
Rambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rambo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillinger avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dillinger.
Dillinger looking for a takedown.
Rambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rambo breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rambo. No joy for Dillinger on that attempt.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Dillinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scotty Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Rambo backing away here, and Dillinger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Rambo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Dillinger has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dillinger's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger stuns Rambo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Rambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Rambo closes the distance and clinches.
Dillinger jumps guard but Rambo stands there with Dillinger around his waist. Dillinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rambo wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rambo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rambo.
#T1#
Rambo wants to clinch but Dillinger slips to the side
and Dillinger counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillinger.
Rambo tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Dillinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Rambo has him pressed against the cage.
Scotty Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Dillinger.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rambo misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger just leaning against Rambo, taking a breather.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dillinger.
Dillinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Dillinger manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Dillinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nate Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dillinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillinger stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dillinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillinger has Rambo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rambo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Dillinger.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dillinger stalling.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nate Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.#TD#
Rambo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rambo is fighting to break Dillinger's control of his arms but Dillinger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillinger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scotty Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillinger 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Nate Dillinger!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Nate Dillinger!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Nate Dillinger!
Nate Dillinger wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 895 Round 1
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matifi.
No luck for Dillinger with that takedown attempt.
Dillinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matifi is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Matifi closes the distance and clinches up with Dillinger, looking for a takedown. Matifi pushes Dillinger against the cage but Dillinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matifi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger with the counter takedown but Matifi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matifi misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Matifi gets tackled into the cage by Dillinger. Dillinger maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Matifi has him pressed against the cage.
Matifi is trying to break free.#T1#
Dillinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matifi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobiji Matifi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Dillinger.#TD2#
Dillinger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matifi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dillinger working for a triangle but Matifi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dillinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matifi defends well.
Dillinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Matifi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Matifi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matifi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillinger throwing strikes from guard but Matifi blocks nicely.
Matifi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Matifi is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dillinger is looking to control Matifi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillinger avoid being mounted?
Dillinger is refusing to be controlled, as Matifi sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dillinger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matifi throwing shots but Dillinger is blocking nicely.
Dillinger is controlling Matifi's trapped leg to prevent Matifi from advancing to side control.
Dillinger tries to get to full guard but Matifi has control of the leg.
Dillinger is looking to escape.
Dillinger is looking to control Matifi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillinger avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dillinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matifi.
Dillinger is staying active underneath Matifi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Dillinger rushes Matifi and presses him up against the cage.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matifi trying to land knees to the body.
Matifi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillinger.
#TD2#
Dillinger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Matifi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matifi trying to control the position here.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Dillinger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matifi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dillinger counters with a straight right hand.
Matifi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Matifi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobiji Matifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad.
Matifi sets himself, and Dillinger steps forward looking for the clinch! Matifi avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matifi tries for a takedown but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillinger lands with a nice body punch.
Dillinger shoots in but Matifi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Matifi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Matifi has Dillinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Matifi prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matifi smiles and moves away.
Dillinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matifi's waist but Matifi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillinger off to one side.
Matifi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matifi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobiji Matifi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Matifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad.
Matifi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillinger circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Matifi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matifi shoots in for a double leg but Dillinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillinger lands a jab to Matifi's midsection.
Matifi throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Matifi tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Matifi sets himself, and Dillinger steps forward looking for the clinch! Matifi avoids it this time.
Matifi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matifi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Dillinger instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dillinger drags the fight down to the ground.
Dillinger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Matifi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dillinger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Matifi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dillinger pulls down on the head and he's put Matifi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Dillinger!
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