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Event:
RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danis.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Danis manages to avoid it.
Danis throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danis.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Danis misses.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Danis misses the body punch
and Danis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Danis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danis fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis blocks a jab.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Danis ducks under and follows up with a left that Danis also avoids with ease.
Danis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danis misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Danis.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Danis ducks under and follows up with a left that Danis also avoids with ease.
Danis shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danis is defended easily by Alvarez.
As Danis looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Danis just gets out of the way.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.#T2#
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danis.
Danis has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Danis tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Danis backing up. Danis nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Danis is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.#T3#
Danis darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Danis into the cage.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danis is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Danis tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
and Alvarez counters with a big right hand! Oh Danis is in trouble here! Alvarez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jackson Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dillon Danis had this to say: 'It is what it is, man'. |
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Event:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danis.
Hammer tries to clinch but Danis is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Danis does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Hammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danis is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Danis to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer won't allow Danis to sweep him here.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Danis is retaining full guard.
Danis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danis is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up. #SUB#
Hammer is posturing up here but Danis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Danis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Danis!
Dillon Danis opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
The Kidd throws a body punch but Danis moves out of range.
Danis misses with a wild body shot.
The Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juice The Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Kidd misses with an uppercut. Danis saw that one coming.#TD#
Danis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Kidd sprawls well initially but Danis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Kidd gets full guard.
The Kidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Kidd keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Danis passes The Kidd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis wants to control but The Kidd is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Danis wants to work for an arm triangle but The Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Kidd tries to get to full guard but Danis has control of the leg. #T1#
The Kidd is trying to stand up here but Danis is controlling him well.
Danis trying to control from half guard but The Kidd is working away. #SUB#
Danis seems to be looking for submissions.
The Kidd is not content to let Danis control the position.
The Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Danis is trying to work for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well.
#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#
The Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danis pulls his head out easily.
Danis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Kidd defending well though.
Danis stops The Kidd from getting back to his feet.
The Kidd is looking for a sweep. Danis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danis trying to control from half guard but The Kidd is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Danis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Kidd kicks Danis off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
The Kidd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Danis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Kidd's guard.
Danis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Kidd is trying to escape the position but Danis is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Danis'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#
Danis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Kidd 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.
Danis wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working.
The Kidd seems a little lost for a moment, as Danis dominates the positioning.#T4#
Danis trying to control the action but The Kidd is working from the bottom.
Danis is really struggling to control The Kidd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Kidd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kidd taking a bit of punishment here - Danis scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Danis 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#
Nice uppercut there from The Kidd.#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.#TD#
Danis shoots in and gets a takedown into The Kidd's guard.
Danis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Kidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Kidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danis controls the pace.
Danis wants to control from the top but The Kidd keeps moving.
Danis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kidd can do to turn this around?
The Kidd wants to stand and escape but Danis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danis passes The Kidd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Danis wants to free his trapped foot but The Kidd is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
The Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Danis is looking to take a break and control but The Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Danis 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.
The Kidd is looking for a sweep. Danis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Kidd is staying active underneath Danis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danis was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kidd.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danis.
Danis slips a jab from The Kidd.
The Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Kidd misses the shot to the body. #T3##TD#
Danis drives through with a takedown into The Kidd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danis won't allow The Kidd to get back to his feet.
Danis wants to control from the top but The Kidd keeps moving.
Danis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Kidd wants to stand but Danis is controlling the position.
Danis cracks The Kidd with a solid left hand.
Dillon Danis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
The Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Danis trying to control but The Kidd is working from the bottom.
Danis passes into half guard.
Danis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Danis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Kidd tries to roll over but Danis keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Danis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Danis ducks under a wild hook from The Kidd.
The Kidd throws a hook to the side of Danis's head but Danis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danis slips a straight right by The Kidd.
The Kidd throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Danis counters by moving into the clinch.
Danis controlling the action here for a moment.
Danis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Kidd is looking to break free of the clinch but Danis has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Kidd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danis tries to pull guard but The Kidd holds him up against the cage and eventually Danis drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1##BC2#
The Kidd breaks the clinch.
Danis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Kidd.
The Kidd looks to throw the jab but Danis is out of range.
The Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As The Kidd backs away, Danis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Danis blocks a jab.
Danis shoots for a takedown but The Kidd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kidd misses with a hook. Danis ducked under it nicely.
Danis staying out of range there.
Danis drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Kidd sprawls and moves away.
The Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kidd misses with a straight left. #T2#
The Kidd misses with a right hand #TD#
and Danis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danis.
Danis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danis stops The Kidd from standing up.
The Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Danis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Kidd wants to get back to his feet.
Danis lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Danis wants to work for an arm triangle but The Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Danis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Kidd is trying to stand back up but Danis is controlling him
The Kidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Danis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Danis drops back looking for a leg! The Kidd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Kidd manages to kick Danis off! Danis jumps back into The Kidd's guard.
The Kidd keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Juice The Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Danis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danis pushing down on The Kidd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Kidd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Danis seems to be working for a kimura but The Kidd defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Danis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danis, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Danis!
A determined Dillon Danis didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
RISE 21: Brand v Breedon
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Danis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danis is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Danis misses with the body kick
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Danis.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Danis misses with a low kick.
Danis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danis on the side of the head.
Danis wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings Danis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danis misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Danis walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Danis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danis misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Danis misses
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danis.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danis closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Danis pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez cracks Danis with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez. #T2#
Danis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Danis counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Danis takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Dillon Danis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Danis seems unphased.
Danis misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez stuns Danis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Danis looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Danis drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Danis forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Danis to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Danis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danis throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez stuns Danis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danis swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danis misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danis throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.
Danis is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Danis dives in and scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Danis isn't so interested in that idea.
Danis trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Danis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Danis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Danis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Danis eventually gives up the hold.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! #T3#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Danis's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Danis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarez is surviving well by controlling Danis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Danis working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Danis.
Danis controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danis trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez really wants to buck Danis off and get back to his feet.
Danis looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Danis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dillon Danis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis'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#
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
No luck for Danis with that takedown attempt.
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danis thinking.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danis tries to clinch up.
Danis is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Danis on that attempt.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Danis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Danis backing up. Danis nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Danis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danis goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez stalks Danis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danis's face. Danis staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Danis shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Danis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danis shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##CL#
Danis moves into the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Danis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Danis has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Danis jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Danis around his waist. Danis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Danis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Danis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Danis pulls guard effortlessly.
Danis is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
A victorious Jackson Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dillon Danis stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, man'. |
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Event:
RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
Jackson Alvarez had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Dillon Danis was cancelled. |
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Event:
RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Danis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Heart tries to counter it with a takedown but Danis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danis misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Heart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Danis has hold of Heart's hands but Heart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danis tries to get to full guard but Heart has control of the leg.
Danis trying to control here.
Heart tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart is trying to control. Danis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Danis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heart slips a nice elbow through Danis's hands, connecting with Danis's forehead.
Danis is looking to control Heart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danis avoid being mounted?
Heart trying to control the pace.
Danis has hold of Heart's hands but Heart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danis is trying to control but can't.
Danis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Heart controlling the action here.
Danis trying to get back to full guard but Heart takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heart avoids the attempt from Danis to control.#T3#
Danis is desperately trying to improve his position but Heart has a good base and remains in mount.
Heart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Danis?
Danis wants to hold on but Heart pushes him away.
Danis regains half guard.#SUB2#
Heart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heart is looking to advance position but Danis won't allow it.
Heart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Danis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heart pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heart in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Heart. #SUB#
Danis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Heart 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##TD2#
Heart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heart controlling from side mount.
Heart wants to stand but Danis is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart wants to control but Danis is keeping him busy.
Danis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danis won't allow Heart to pass to mount.
Heart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Danis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heart landing some decent shots from guard.
Heart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heart looking to pass the guard.
Heart is fighting to break Danis's control of his arms but Danis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Danis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danis wants to sweep here but Heart controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Danis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heart defends well.
Danis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heart is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Danis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heart defends well.
Danis controls Heart momentarily but Heart frees himself. #T3#
Heart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Heart wants to control from the top but Danis keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lion Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart throws a head kick but Danis moves out of range.
#CL#
Danis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Heart tightens his grip and picks Danis up, before dumping him to the ground. Danis manages to land in guard.
Danis looking for a sweep. Not yet Danis, not yet.
Lion Heart has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Heart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heart advances position into side control!
Danis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Heart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Heart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Heart tried to score with a low kick but Danis checks it.#TD2#
Heart dives in and scores a takedown into Danis's guard.#SUB#
Danis is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Heart frees his head nicely. Oh but Danis has switched to an armbar! Heart is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dillon Danis!
In his post fight interview, Dillon Danis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Danis avoids nicely.
Danis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Danis avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Danis's head back.
Danis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Danis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Danis trying to land knees to the body.
Danis fails to pull guard.
Danis tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Danis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.
Danis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Danis decides to pull guard.
Danis is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez wants to stand but Danis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danis on the ground.#SUB2#
Danis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Danis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Danis had control of the position.
Danis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Danis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Danis prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SUB2#
Danis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Danis fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Danis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Alvarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Danis. #T4#
Danis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez is trying to stand up.
Danis wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Danis has hold of Alvarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alvarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dillon Danis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis'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.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez lunges at Danis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danis's hand.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danis momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#That has opened up Dillon Danis's cut even more.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Danis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Danis dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danis won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Danis wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Danis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Danis wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Danis sits in half guard.
Danis not doing much here.
Danis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Danis seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Danis wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez pushes Danis off looking to stand but Danis dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Danis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danis.
Danis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
#T3#
Danis trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Danis seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Danis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Danis is landing with some decent strikes but Alvarez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4##SUB2#
Danis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alvarez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Danis controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Danis has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Danis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Danis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Danis off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Danis with a series of wild strikes but Danis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Danis.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danis fails with the takedown.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Danis.
Danis is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Danis wants to clinch.#TD2#
Danis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Danis is now in Alvarez's guard.
Danis advances position into side control!
Danis advances to full mount. #T2##SUB2#
Danis working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Danis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alvarez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Danis wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Danis swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Danis!
In his post fight interview, Dillon Danis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Kelso tries to bum rush Danis with a series of wild strikes but Danis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelso throws a nice looking combination but Danis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Danis has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kelso successfully pulls guard.
Danis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Danis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Danis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kelso screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Danis! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dillon Danis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ruediger jabs Danis right on the nose. Danis blinks but takes it well.
Danis moves away from the strike by Ruediger.
Danis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruediger checks it well.
Danis ducks under a wild hook from Ruediger.
Danis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruediger defends it well.
Danis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruediger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruediger misses the shot to the body.
Danis is looking to chop away at Ruediger's legs.
Ruediger throws out a leg kick but Danis moves out of range and Ruediger only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Danis.
It looked like Ruediger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Danis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruediger is looking to stand up but Danis isn't so interested in that idea.
Danis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruediger is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ruediger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Danis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruediger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danis won't allow Ruediger to get back to his feet.
Danis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruediger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruediger.
Danis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruediger.
Danis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruediger throws an overhand right that lands on Danis's shoulder, as Danis tries to avoid the shot.
Ruediger misses with an uppercut.
Ruediger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Ruediger misses.
Danis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruediger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danis with the counter takedown but Ruediger avoids it easily.
Danis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruediger.
Ruediger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Danis.
Danis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Danis closes the distance and clinches.
Danis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruediger.
Danis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Danis avoiding damage as Ruediger throws knees to the body.
Danis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruediger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Ruediger fails to land.
Ruediger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruediger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.
Danis jumps guard but Ruediger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gabe Ruediger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.
Ruediger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruediger has a couple of punches blocked by Danis.
#T4#
Ruediger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danis.
Ruediger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruediger throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Danis pulls guard successfully.
Danis wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruediger is looking to advance position but Danis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ruediger has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Danis has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Danis looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dillon Danis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruediger misses with a straight left.
Danis tries to clinch but Ruediger is having none of it.
Ruediger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruediger manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Danis clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ruediger wants to take the fight to the mat but Danis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruediger throws a head punch that misses.
Danis jumps guard but Ruediger stands there with Danis around his waist. Danis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruediger throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Danis wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruediger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Danis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruediger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gabe Ruediger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.
Danis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Danis jumps guard.
Ruediger is looking to advance position but Danis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ruediger has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Danis is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ruediger has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Danis has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ruediger taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Danis doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dillon Danis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
Danis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Danis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
Tyson controlling Danis's posture.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Tyson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Danis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tyson 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.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Danis from controlling successfully.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Danis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Danis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson controlling Danis's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Danis, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Danis against the cage but Danis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danis drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Danis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tyson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Danis counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danis on the ground.
Danis trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tyson is trying to control Danis's posture but Danis avoids it.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Danis trying to control the position but Tyson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Danis slows the pace down.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson tries to buck Danis off but Danis is having none of it.#T4#
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Danis tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well. #SUB2#
Danis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyson has one of Danis's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tyson is trying to control Danis's posture but Danis avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Danis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tyson's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Danis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tyson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyson is in Danis's guard.
Danis keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danis's head.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson throws a strike but Danis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tyson is trying to keep Danis in close.
Danis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danis won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is not content to let Danis control the position.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Danis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Danis is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danis in particular looking to stall.
Danis prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Danis content to control rather than advance.
Danis is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.
Danis is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
Danis passes to full mount!
Tyson is controlling an arm, preventing Danis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Danis throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Danis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tyson wants to hold on but Danis pushes him away.
Tyson regains half guard.
Danis thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Tyson trying to control here.
Tyson is concentrating on defense, preventing Danis from advancing position.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson is looking to control Danis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
Tyson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Danis 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.
#T3#
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Danis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head. #SUB2#
Danis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyson wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Danis wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Danis trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danis is taking a breather. Tyson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyson is staying active underneath Danis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Danis is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danis is continuing to stall.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Danis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson is controlling Danis's trapped leg to prevent Danis from advancing to side control.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Danis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Danis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tyson is trying to ground and pound but Danis uses the momentary lack of control by Tyson to regain half guard.
Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danis.
Tyson connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Danis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyson stands up over Danis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Danis looking to control.
#SUB2#
Danis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson works over Danis with some ground and pound from guard.
Danis controlling the position.
Tyson scoring with some ground and pound.
Danis 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tyson keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Tyson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Tyson keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Tyson pulls Danis in to control the position.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Danis from controlling successfully.
Danis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Danis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Danis being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Danis is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Danis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Danis sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Danis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Danis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Danis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD#
Tyson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tyson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Danis wants to control but Tyson postures up.
Danis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyson's best efforts.
Tyson throwing shots but Danis is blocking nicely.
Danis manages to get to full guard.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillon Danis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danis trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson postures up in Danis's guard and throws a big left but Danis blocks it.
Titan Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Danis in his guard.#REVB#
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 Titan Tyson.
I think Danis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Danis! |
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