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Event:
SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Rram lands a slapping body shot.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Rram has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rram lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggery's head.
Rram throws a right hand that Diggery ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggery also avoids with ease.
Diggery walks into a stiff left hand from Rram.
Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggery under the eye.
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diggery's head backwards.
Rram cracks a nice hook into Diggery's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggery misses with a low kick.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggery misses with a hook
and Rram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rram throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Diggery holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggery rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Rram lands a jab to Diggery's midsection.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Diggery is looking to clinch.
Rram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram misses with the combination.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram clobbers Diggery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggery circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram lands with a straight right. Diggery didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggery's hands.
Diggery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Diggery takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Diggery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rram thuds a left hand into Diggery's body.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggery moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram looks to land a combination. Diggery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram jabs Diggery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rram lands with a straight right. Diggery didn't see that one coming.
Diggery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram lands a nice shot that snaps Diggery's head back.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Diggery misses with a right hand
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggery should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggery doesn't seem phased though.
Rram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rram throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Diggery.
A right-left combo lands from Rram.
A left lands for Rram.
Diggery blocks a jab.
It looked like Diggery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram connects with a right hand. Diggery shakes it off.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggery circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggery is looking for a counter combo.
Rram scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diggery misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rram finds it's way through Diggery's defenses.
Rram cracks Diggery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rram.
Rram scores with a hook.
Diggery tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram 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#
Rram lands a jab to Diggery's midsection.
Diggery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Diggery clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram cracks Diggery with a good jab.
Diggery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rram.
Rram clobbers Diggery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a series of punches but Diggery avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a series of punches but Diggery moves out of range.
Rram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggery. Diggery circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rram tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram slips under a jab from Diggery.#T1#
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Diggery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggery misses the target.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram sizes up Diggery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Rram misses. #CL#
Diggery moves into range and clinches up with Rram.#BC#
Diggery manages to break the clinch.
Diggery throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rram cracks Diggery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rram stuns Diggery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.#T2#
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggery in his tracks.
Yajson Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram works Diggery's body with a nice hook.
Rram thuds a left hand into Diggery's body.
Diggery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diggery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Rram lands an overhand right.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Diggery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggery throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Diggery looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggery with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Diggery misses. #CL#
Diggery clinches. #BC2#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Rram. #T3#
Diggery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Diggery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram with a nice cross.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Diggery was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
A big left from Diggery misses.
Rram throws out a counter right but Diggery avoids it with no problem.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery.
A swing and a miss from Diggery.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Diggery takes one on the button.
Rram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggery misses the target.#T4#
Jab by Rram.
Rram throws a series of punches but Diggery avoids them all with ease.
Rram moves away from the strike by Diggery.
Despite the aggression on Rram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram scores with a jab.
Diggery misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a shot to the body.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggery tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Rram stalks Diggery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diggery's face. Diggery staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggery at a distance.
Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Diggery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggery off the cage and back into range.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diggery slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Diggery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram looks to land a combination but Diggery avoids it well.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram lands a nice hook to Diggery's body. Diggery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Diggery backs away looking to recover.
Rram throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A big left from Diggery misses.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Diggery throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram digs a good hook to Diggery's body.
Diggery walks into a stiff left hand from Rram.
Rram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Diggery.
Rram lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diggery back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Rram misses. #CL#
Diggery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggery tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
#TD#
Diggery has clasped his hands together around Rram's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rram tries to bench press Diggery off him but Diggery keeps the position.
Rram manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rram is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Diggery is working for a kimura but Rram is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU#
Diggery stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Rram connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Diggery jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rram takes a swing at Diggery's ribcage but misses.
Diggery takes one on the button.
Rram blocks a jab.
Diggery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rram looks to land a combination. Diggery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggery.
Diggery moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggery. #T4#
Diggery throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram sizes up Diggery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggery throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggery on the side of the head.
Yajson Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rram throws a body punch but Diggery moves out of range.
Rram misses with a hook. Diggery ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Diggery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggery off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram slips a straight right by Diggery.
Rram throws out a counter right but Diggery avoids it with no problem.
Cedrick Diggery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yajson Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Rram!
An out of breath Yajson Rram thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Perry moves away from the strike by Diggery.
Perry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Perry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggery pinned against the cage. Diggery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyler Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Diggery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diggery throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Diggery. No joy for Perry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Diggery.
Diggery just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPerry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggery misses the target.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diggery throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Perry avoids the body shot from Diggery.
Perry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diggery lands with a shot to the body.
Diggery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Perry is rocked!
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggery throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it.
BAM! Diggery delivers a spinning backfist that drops Perry like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cedrick Diggery!
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Event:
SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lee sends Diggery down but not out. Lee dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Diggery has been cut.
Diggery parries the strikes from Lee easily there. Lee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diggery to escape.
Lee throwing strikes but Diggery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Diggery has passed into mount! Damn!
Diggery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Diggery isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee wants to control but Diggery is having none of it.
Lee holds of for dear life.#T1#
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diggery keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee throws a strike but Diggery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lee pulls Diggery in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggery is one step ahead there.
Lee seems keen to control Diggery's posture.#T3#
Diggery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Diggery wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggery is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Diggery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Lee and sends Diggery crashing to the mat! Lee follows him down to the mat - Diggery regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Diggery is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lee lands a big elbow - Diggery is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
John Lee 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.
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Event:
SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Diggery cracks Valdes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdes throws a shot from downtown. Diggery moves away and avoids it.
Diggery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Valdes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Valdes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdes on the ground.#SUB2#
Valdes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Valdes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diggery rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valdes's guard! Nice work there by Diggery! #T1#
Valdes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggery defends well.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a triangle but Diggery pushes his legs off easily.
Diggery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valdes's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggery wants to take a breather but Valdes is having none of it.
Valdes tries to get to full guard but Diggery has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Valdes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Valdes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdes gets full guard.
Diggery won't allow Valdes to sweep him here.
Diggery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a triangle but Diggery pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Valdes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiyan Valdes dominated that round.
That's time! Diggery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Valdes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diggery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggery looking to control.
Valdes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valdes tries for a kimura but Diggery is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggery can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valdes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diggery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdes but great work by Diggery.
Valdes regains half guard.
Diggery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Diggery wants to stand up but Valdes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valdes tries to roll over but Diggery keeps him under control.
Diggery trying to control the action but Valdes is working from the bottom.
Valdes gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Valdes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggery is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiyan Valdes 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valdes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diggery avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdes shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggery sprawls well. He's pushed Valdes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diggery throws out a loose jab but Valdes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cedrick Diggery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiyan Valdes.
A jab lands there for Valdes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdes misses with a takedown attempt
and Diggery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daiyan Valdes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Valdes shoots in but Diggery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diggery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valdes looks to throw the jab but Diggery is out of range.
Valdes looks to throw the jab but Diggery is out of range.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdes is just out of range.#TD2#
Valdes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valdes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Valdes is working for a kimura but Diggery is defending it quite comfortably.
Daiyan Valdes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valdes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura here.
Diggery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diggery tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Valdes is pressing down on Diggery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diggery is holding on for now.
Diggery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valdes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Valdes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diggery is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daiyan Valdes!
During a confident post fight interview, Daiyan Valdes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Diggery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liszorr.
Diggery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liszorr moves away.
Diggery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diggery slips a straight right by Liszorr.
Liszorr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liszorr slips a jab from Diggery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggery misses the target.
Liszorr feints the counter takedown.
Liszorr missing with a left hand there. Diggery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liszorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Liszorr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Diggery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diggery.
Diggery lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Diggery works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Liszorr is trying to hold Diggery in close to prevent damage but Diggery has managed to pass into half guard.
Diggery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Liszorr looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Liszorr is not content to let Diggery control the position.
Liszorr keeping hold of Diggery's head, controlling as best he can.
Liszorr wants to control but Diggery is keeping busy.
Liszorr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Liszorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggery pulls his head out easily.
Diggery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liszorr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liszorr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liszorr on the ground.#SUB2#
Liszorr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggery is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Liszorr, into his guard. #REVR#
Liszorr is pulling down on Diggery's head to control his posture.
Liszorr keeping full guard, as Diggery tries to pass. #SUB2#
Liszorr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diggery is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Diggery content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Liszorr has locked up a guillotine! Liszorr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Diggery is holding on here and Liszorr must be using up a lot of energy. Diggery has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Liszorr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mosqaine Liszorr!
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Event:
SAFO 38 Chaelsson vs Frost
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diggery's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggery under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diggery checks the leg kick.
Diggery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Diggery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson jabs Diggery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggery.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Diggery takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggery should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diggery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Diggery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Diggery's body. Diggery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggery.
Johnson cracks Diggery with an open hand slap.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggery is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Diggery backpedaling.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggery circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggery fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Diggery moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diggery might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson throws a low kick but Diggery moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggery misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a jab. Diggery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Johnson tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggery ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Diggery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Diggery moves away and avoids it.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diggery's ribs.
Diggery ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diggery back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Diggery moved out of range.
Diggery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggery's head.
Johnson throws a hook but Diggery avoids it easily.
Diggery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Johnson.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Diggery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Diggery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diggery staying out of range there.
Diggery throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a hook. Diggery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diggery backs up against the cage.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Julius Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Johnson lands with a hook. Diggery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Diggery with an open hand slap.
Julius Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Johnson lands with a hook. Diggery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson cracks Diggery with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diggery's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggery ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Johnson!
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Event:
SAFO 35 Kong v Schlaub
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Perry darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Diggery counters with a single leg into guard. Perry didn't expect that. #ES2#
Perry has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diggery has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry missing with knees to the body.
Perry tries to pull guard but Diggery holds him up against the cage and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
Diggery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perry up against the cage.
Diggery stalling against the cage.
Perry trying to control the position but instead, Diggery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perry into the cage.#TD2#
Perry jumps into guard, dragging Diggery to the mat.
#T1#
Diggery looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diggery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diggery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perry is trying to hold Diggery in close to prevent damage but Diggery has managed to pass into half guard.
Diggery prevents Perry from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Diggery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diggery is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perry! #T2##SUB#
Diggery is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Diggery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cedrick Diggery!
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Mne
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Paris.
Paris digs a good body shot into Diggery's ribs.
Paris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paris scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Diggery is rocked!
Jonh Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Diggery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggery glances at the clock... BAM! Paris nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Diggery crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Diggery is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonh Paris!
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Event:
SMASH: Cole vs Dawsari
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Diggery has been cut.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggery sprawls well. Diggery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Diego Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diggery back to the cage. Dean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Diggery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggery! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggery walks into a jab.#T1#
Dean tries to clinch but Diggery is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggery tries to counter with a clinch but Dean shakes him off and moves away.
Dean moves in looking to clinch but Diggery pushes him off.
Diggery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diggery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Dean misses its intended target.
Diggery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggery circles away.
Diggery tries to counter with a clinch but Dean shakes him off and moves away.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Diggery unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Diggery releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diggery tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diggery to the ground. Diggery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diggery is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Dean scores with a jab to the body.
Diggery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggery throws out a counter right but Dean avoids it with no problem.
Dean tries to clinch but Diggery moves out of range.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Diggery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Diggery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Diggery throws out a counter right but Dean avoids it with no problem.
Diggery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggery.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Diggery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Dean backs off Diggery throws a huge counter combo but Dean manages to avoid it all.
Dean is looking to clinch but Diggery is avoiding it.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery.
Dean fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Diggery holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Diggery working aggressively here.
Diggery stalling.
Diggery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggery controls his hands.
Dean can't break the clinch.
A short right from Diggery.
Dean blocking some punches.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Diggery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggery lands an uppercut.
Dean tries to break the clinch but Diggery is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggery has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cedrick Diggery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Diggery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggery! But no joy.
Dean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Diggery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dean looks for a takedown but Diggery sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dean tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggery! But no joy.
Dean misses with a takedown
and Diggery counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dean's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Diggery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Diggery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Diggery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diggery.
Diggery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggery throws a head punch that misses.
Diggery misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dean blocks an elbow strike from Diggery.
Diggery scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dean blocking some punches.
Diggery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggery slowing the pace effectively.
Diggery lands with a right to the head.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diggery throws a head punch that misses.
Diggery misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean blocking some punches.
Dean prevents a body shot from Diggery.
Diggery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Dean is trying to push Diggery away but Diggery has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diggery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cedrick Diggery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dean blocks a body shot from Diggery.
Diggery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diggery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean jumps guard but Diggery turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dean jumps guard but Diggery stands there with Dean around his waist. Dean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diggery lands an elbow inside that Dean shrugs off. #T4#
Diggery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggery stalling.
Diggery misses with the head strike.
Diggery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diggery throws a head punch that misses.
Diggery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diggery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggery pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diggery pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diggery leaning against his opponent.
Diggery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Diggery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Diggery'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#
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggery swats away the attempt to clinch by Dean.
A little jabbing left from Diggery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Diggery tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Diggery throws out a counter right but Dean avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Dean tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Diggery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diggery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diggery wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Diggery counters by moving into the clinch.
Diggery working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Diggery.
A head punch on the inside from Diggery fails to land.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggery lands with a right to the head.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Diggery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diggery keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggery misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggery throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Diggery leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Diggery's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Diggery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Diggery.
Diggery controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean tries to pull guard but Diggery won't allow it.
#T4#
Dean fails to pull guard.
Diggery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggery working aggressively here.
Dean taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Diggery.
Diggery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Diggery.
Diggery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diggery tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Diego Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedrick Diggery is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean letting Diggery take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Diggery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diggery 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Diggery!
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs White
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Mne shoots in for a double leg but Diggery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slava Mne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggery! But no joy.#CL2#
Diggery has Mne up against the cage in a clinch.
Mne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Mne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mne takes one to the chin there.
Diggery looks to land a right hand but Mne moved out of range.#TD2#
Diggery fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mne sprawls well initially but Diggery persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diggery trying to mount his opponent but Mne defends it.
Diggery throwing shots but Mne is blocking nicely.
Diggery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diggery throwing shots but Mne is blocking nicely. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diggery tries to free his leg and advance position but Mne is retaining full guard.
Diggery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mne 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.
Mne wants to stand but Diggery is controlling the position.
Diggery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggery.
Mne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diggery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diggery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mne preventing the sweep. #T2#
Diggery will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Diggery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mne passes into side control.
Mne controlling the position.
Diggery tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Diggery sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mne seems to be looking for submissions.
Mne lands with a punch from half guard.
Mne is controlling the pace.
Mne uses his free foot to push down on Diggery's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diggery. #T4#
Mne controlling from mount.
Mne landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diggery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diggery working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Slava Mne will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mne slips under a jab from Diggery.
Mne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mne wants to clinch up but Diggery keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Mne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggery did well to prevent Mne getting side control.
Mne tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Diggery wants to control the action here but instead Mne manages to pass to full mount!
Diggery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mne prevents Diggery from improving his position.
Diggery wants to control but Mne is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diggery wants to improve his position but Mne is controlling well.
Mne wants to control but Diggery is keeping him busy.
Mne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mne is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diggery is refusing to be controlled, as Mne sits in half guard.
Mne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diggery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mne is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diggery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mne circles away.
Mne shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Mne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Mne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggery throws a counter combo.
Mne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggery.#TD#
Mne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Diggery regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Diggery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mne is aware though and is defending well.
Diggery looking to control.
Diggery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mne controls the pace.
Mne stopping the sweep attempt from Diggery.
Diggery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Mne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mne wants to clinch up but Diggery keeps it at a distance.
Mne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery.
Mne is looking to clinch.
Diggery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mne.#TD#
Mne scores with a takedown into Diggery's guard.
Mne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diggery throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Diggery is looking to sweep but instead, Mne has passed into half guard.
Diggery is looking to improve his position.
Mne wants to control but Diggery is keeping him busy.
Diggery wants to get back to full guard.
Mne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diggery knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mne trying to control the action but Diggery is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Diggery actively working from the bottom here.
Diggery is refusing to be controlled, as Mne sits in half guard.
Diggery is trying to maintain the position but Mne is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Diggery moves into the clinch.
Diggery throws a punch but it's blocked by Mne. #T3#
Diggery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggery.
Mne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Mne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggery just leaning against Mne, taking a breather.
Mne fails to pull guard.
Diggery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mne up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mne.
Diggery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Diggery gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diggery missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Diggery looking for a submission but Mne manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4#
Diggery throws a strike but Mne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mne throwing strikes from guard but Diggery blocks nicely.
Diggery keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully.
Mne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cedrick Diggery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slava Mne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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 Slava Mne.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mne, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Mne!
Slava Mne got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SMASH: Un vs Setebrava
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Diggery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragasatria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diggery circles away.
Diggery throws a hook but Ragasatria blocks it.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragasatria is just out of range.
Diggery misses with a body shot.
Ragasatria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragasatria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggery misses with an uppercut.
Ragasatria was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragasatria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diggery misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Ragasatria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diggery pushes Ragasatria off looking to stand but Ragasatria dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Ragasatria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ragasatria is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diggery tries to get to full guard but Ragasatria has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ragasatria seems to be working for a kimura but Diggery defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragasatria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Ragasatria is working for a submission of some sort.
Ragasatria trying to control the action but Diggery is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ragasatria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggery sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragasatria is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Diggery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragasatria could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diggery is trying to stand back up but Ragasatria is controlling him
Ragasatria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diggery 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.
Ragasatria is keen to just control but Diggery is a slippery customer.
Diggery tries to kick Ragasatria off but Ragasatria keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ragasatria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diggery wants to improve his position but Ragasatria is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diggery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragasatria seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Ragasatria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ragasatria wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Diggery looking for submissions off his back.
Diggery is trying to get back to full guard.
Diggery is looking to escape.#T3#
Ragasatria prevents Diggery from improving his position.#SUB#
Ragasatria is working for a submission of some sort.
Diggery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ragasatria is working for a kimura but Diggery is defending it quite comfortably.
Diggery pushes Ragasatria off looking to stand but Ragasatria dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Diggery actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
Diggery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Ragasatria is working for a kimura but Diggery is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Ragasatria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragasatria is breathing heavily.
Diggery wants to get back to his feet.
Diggery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragasatria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ragasatria seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diggery actively working from the bottom here.
Diggery tries to get to full guard but Ragasatria has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
Ragasatria content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggery tries to get to full guard but Ragasatria has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ragasatria is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ragasatria 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#
Diggery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragasatria.
Diggery swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Ragasatria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ragasatria stands and throws Diggery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diggery tries to escape but Ragasatria is in control. #SUB#
Ragasatria working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggery tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ragasatria presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ragasatria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggery can do to turn this around?
Diggery regains half guard.#SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ragasatria slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ragasatria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ragasatria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggery sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ragasatria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggery is just riding it out for now. Ragasatria eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggery is trying to get back to full guard.
Diggery is staying active underneath Ragasatria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diggery is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragasatria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diggery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ragasatria seems to be looking for submissions.
Diggery is not content to let Ragasatria control the position.#SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
Ragasatria wants to control but Diggery is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ragasatria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diggery looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Ragasatria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ragasatria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diggery actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Diggery wants to get back to his feet.
Ragasatria wants to take a breather but Diggery is having none of it.
Diggery pushes Ragasatria off looking to stand but Ragasatria dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Ragasatria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ragasatria. #SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
Alan Ragasatria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragasatria is keen to just control but Diggery is a slippery customer.
Diggery is looking for a sweep. Ragasatria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
Diggery makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diggery.
Ragasatria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragasatria is pushing down on Diggery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diggery is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragasatria has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ragasatria is working for a kimura but Diggery is defending it quite comfortably.
Ragasatria prevents Diggery from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diggery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragasatria pulls his head out easily.
Diggery makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diggery.
Diggery throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diggery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragasatria defends well.
Ragasatria wants to control from the top but Diggery keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ragasatria 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diggery lands a nice hook to Ragasatria's body. Ragasatria takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragasatria avoids the body shot from Diggery.
Diggery just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggery punishes Ragasatria's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggery stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragasatria. Ragasatria gets slowly back to his feet.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragasatria is just out of range.
Diggery misses the shot to the body.
Diggery just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragasatria blocks a jab.
Diggery throws a shot from downtown. Ragasatria moves away and avoids it.
Diggery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragasatria manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ragasatria looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diggery keeping moving, preventing Ragasatria from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diggery trying to strike off his back.
Diggery wants to stand and escape but Ragasatria is having none of it.
Ragasatria wants to control from the top but Diggery keeps moving.
Ragasatria 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.
Diggery throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diggery keeping moving, preventing Ragasatria from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diggery looking for subs off his back but Ragasatria has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ragasatria is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggery is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ragasatria is trying for a kimura here. Diggery looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ragasatria wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Ragasatria!
Alan Ragasatria really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
SMASH: Askishev vs Harrison
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diggery.
Nice defenses there by Cejudo.#CL2#
Diggery closes the distance and pushes Cejudo back into the cage.
Diggery taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diggery throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Diggery gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Cejudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diggery being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diggery throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Cejudo looking for a guillotine here but Diggery defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggery trying to control but Cejudo is working from the bottom.
Diggery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cejudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully.
Cejudo is trying to control the position but Diggery postures up.
Diggery throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cejudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggery defends well.
Diggery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diggery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Diggery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cejudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggery defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cejudo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cejudo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggery.
Cejudo is trying to keep Diggery in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diggery misses with a hook. Cejudo ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Cejudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggery.
Cejudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggery.
Cejudo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diggery sprawls and moves away.
Diggery throws a big shot that misses.
Cejudo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cejudo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggery.
Cejudo attempts a counter takedown but Diggery avoids it well and moves away.
Diggery throws a hook but Cejudo blocks it.
Cejudo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diggery sprawls and moves away.
Diggery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cejudo.
A swing and a miss from Diggery.
Cejudo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Diggery throws a hook but Cejudo blocks it.
A big left from Diggery misses.
Cejudo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cejudo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Diggery misses.
Diggery misses with a looping right.
Cejudo attempts a counter takedown but Diggery avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Diggery shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diggery was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diggery throws an elbow but Cejudo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cejudo is looking to regain half guard here but Diggery keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Diggery 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#
Diggery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diggery wants to land a leg kick but Cejudo is out of range.
Cejudo attempts a counter takedown but Diggery avoids it well and moves away.
Diggery throws a jab but it's blocked by Cejudo.
Cejudo attempts a counter takedown but Diggery avoids it well and moves away.
Diggery 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.
Diggery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cejudo swivels and escapes.
Cedrick Diggery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejudo avoids the body shot from Diggery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diggery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cejudo's half guard.
Cejudo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggery. #T1#
Diggery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cejudo is looking for a sweep. Diggery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cedrick Diggery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cejudo is trying to control but can't.
Cejudo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cejudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diggery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diggery's back!
Good control from Cejudo.
Cejudo gets his hands free as Diggery looks to control.
Diggery tries to roll but Cejudo sticks to his back.
Diggery rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diggery throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Cejudo blocks the strikes from Diggery.
Diggery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cejudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cejudo's back!
Diggery is throwing shots to the body but Cejudo manages to wriggle free. Diggery pounces on him again and ends up in Cejudo's guard.
Cejudo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diggery's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggery keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diggery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cejudo is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Diggery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diggery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggery is trying to control the position but Cejudo postures up.
Diggery lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Diggery throws a big elbow that misses.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully.
Diggery pushing down on Cejudo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Diggery is trying to work for a kimura but Cejudo is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
Diggery is looking for a kimura here.
Cejudo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cejudo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cejudo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diggery thows a huge punch but Cejudo dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggery trying to control the action but Cejudo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diggery is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Diggery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diggery tries to clinch but Cejudo moves out of range.
Cejudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cejudo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cejudo attempts a counter takedown but Diggery avoids it well and moves away.
Diggery misses with a straight left.
Cejudo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggery.
Cejudo attempts a counter takedown but Diggery avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery shoots in but no luck this time.
Cejudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggery.
Cejudo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Cejudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggery.
Diggery shoots in for a takedown but Cejudo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cejudo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diggery misses with a looping left.
Cejudo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggery tries to work over Cejudo's front leg with a kick but Cejudo checks it.
Cejudo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cejudo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Diggery dives in and scores a takedown into Cejudo's guard.
Cejudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cejudo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully.
Diggery being controlled here momentarily.
Cejudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diggery manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cejudo lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Diggery has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cejudo doesn't defend quickly enough and Diggery has managed to lock this one up! Can Cejudo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diggery on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cedrick Diggery!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 937 Round 3
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diggery throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawson feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Diggery darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Diggery won't allow it.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diggery just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Diggery breaks from the clinch.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Diggery.
Dawson with the counter takedown but Diggery avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson slips under a jab from Diggery.
Dawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diggery throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Diggery misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Diggery looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Diggery looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggery defends it well.
Dawson blocks a jab.#T2#
A big left from Diggery misses.
Cedrick Diggery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggery misses the jab.
Dawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Diggery.
Cedrick Diggery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggery misses with a looping left.
Dawson feints the counter takedown.
Diggery misses with a straight right.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggery.#T3#
Diggery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggery.
Diggery misses with a looping right.
Dawson with the counter takedown but Diggery avoids it easily.
Diggery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Dawson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diggery won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Dawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dawson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Diggery is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Dawson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 937 Round 2
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Diggery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darto ducks under a wild hook from Diggery.
Darto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggery's hands.
Diggery throws an overhand right that lands on Darto's shoulder, as Darto tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Darto feints and as Diggery raises his hands in defense, Darto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diggery looking for a guillotine here but Darto defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diggery has his feet on Darto's thighs here. He's pushed Darto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Darto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedrick Diggery!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 937 Round 1
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Fox tries to clinch but Diggery moves away #TD#
and Diggery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fox won't be happy with that.
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Diggery keeps moving and retains side control.
Diggery creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fox is looking to reverse the position.
Diggery in side control, throwing shots but Fox defends.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diggery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diggery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diggery thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diggery punching from mount but Fox doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diggery is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fox 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.
Diggery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diggery wants to control the pace but Fox is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Fox is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Diggery thowing shots but they're missing.
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Diggery's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Diggery throwing strikes here but Fox is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diggery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggery postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Diggery wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Fox throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diggery escapes and throws Fox's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Diggery taking a break here but Fox is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Diggery is trying to work for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery is just content to waste time from the top position. Fox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Diggery 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#
Fox tries to clinch there but Diggery circles away.
Fox tries to clinch but Diggery moves away #TD#
and Diggery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diggery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Diggery passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggery pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fox looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diggery passes into side control!
Fox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cedrick Diggery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Fox is not content to let Diggery control the position.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Diggery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggery misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Diggery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fox tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Diggery is trying to get an arm triangle but Fox is defending well.
Diggery trying to control the position but Fox is working away. #SUB#
Diggery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diggery's guard! Nice work there by Fox!
Fox won't allow Diggery to get back to his feet.
Fox passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diggery defends it well. #T4#
Diggery is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Fox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diggery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diggery trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery is trying to stand.
Diggery tries to roll over but Fox keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Diggery 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#
Diggery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cedrick Diggery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Diggery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fox's guard.#SUB2#
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diggery is aware though and is defending well.
Fox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diggery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diggery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diggery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Fox has his foot on Diggery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggery works his way back into a safe position though.
Diggery trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Diggery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Diggery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggery wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Diggery wants to stand but Fox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diggery slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diggery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Diggery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggery 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cedrick Diggery!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Cedrick Diggery!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cedrick Diggery!
Cedrick Diggery wins by unanimous decision!
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