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Event:
GAMMA#1015 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Phol swings for the body but Dolph moves out of range.
Dolph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolph moves away.
Phol throws a hook but Dolph blocks it.
Phol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Dolph.
Dolph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dolph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dolph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phol.
Dolph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Firm in the buildup to the fight.
Dolph throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Dolph missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol blocks a jab.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol digs a good body shot into Dolph's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phol misses with a wild combination.
Dolph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Dolph catches Phol right on the button with a cross.
Dolph throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a three punch combo that has Dolph backing up. Dolph nods at Phol to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Dolph misses the jab.
Phol throws out a counter right but Dolph avoids it with no problem.
Dolph misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolph backwards.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dolph up against the cage.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolph.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolph's elbow.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol lands a right hand.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Phol drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Dolph is rocked!#BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Dolph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dolph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Dolph.
Dolph seems to have got his legs back now.
Phol dips to his left and cracks Dolph with an uppercut!
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phol moves out of range as Dolph strikes.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dolph throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a nice body shot.
Dolph jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Phol instigates a clinch.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Phol tries a body shot but Dolph blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Phol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dolph throws a head punch that misses.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Dolph controls the action.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolph backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolph misses with the head strike.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol is working Dolph over against the cage.
Dolph is breathing heavily.
Dolph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Dolph's head.
Dolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Dolph looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range. #CL2#
Phol pushes Dolph up against the cage in a clinch.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab.
Phol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dolph throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol defending well as Dolph loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phol throws a combination. Dolph tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Phol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Phol defending well as Dolph loads up on a big left hand.
Phol wants to counter the offense by Dolph and move into the clinch position.
Dolph throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol slips a straight right by Dolph.
Phol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dolph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph takes one to the side of the head.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Dolph misses its intended target.
As Dolph backs off Phol throws a huge counter combo but Dolph manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Dolph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Dolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dolph throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolph throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Mfer Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Phol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolph.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab. #CL2#
Phol clinches up with Dolph and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Phol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Phol drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolph throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol. #KD2#
Phol drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC2#
Phol breaks the clinch.
Dolph throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Dolph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol jabs Dolph right on the nose. Dolph blinks but takes it well.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Dolph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Dolph's ribs.#KD2#
Phol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dolph sprawling to the canvas! Dolph rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Phol finish him?!
Dolph misses with a straight right.
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dolph! Phol dives in looking to finish! Dolph is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A big right from Dolph misses.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dolph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dolph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tatum tries to clinch but Dolph is having none of it.
Tatum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ivan Dolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dolph.#KD#
Dolph lands a big right hand that sends Tatum crashing to the mat! Dolph stays standing though and waves Tatum back to his feet!#ROC#Tatum is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dredd Tatum has been cut.
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!
Dolph shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tatum takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dolph sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tatum bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Dolph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC New York 5
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dolph's corner calls for a 1-2. Dolph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Russian closes the distance and pushes Dolph back into the cage.
Dolph throws a head punch that misses.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Dolph working aggressively here.
Dolph throws a head punch that misses.
Dolph misses with some punches.
Dolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian lands a shoulder strike.
Dolph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Russian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Dolph.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolph working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Russian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Dolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolph misses with some punches.
Russian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dolph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russians head.
Dolph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dolph gets through Russian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dolph pushes Russian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dolph.
Russian blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Dolph. #T2#
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
Dolph working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
A short right from Dolph.
Dolph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolph.
Dolph working aggressively here.
Dolph misses with the head strike.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolphs head.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dolph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Dolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dolph on the inside.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Russian misses with some punches.
Dolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
We've been informed that Russian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russian.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolph.
Russian misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolph.
Dolph gets through Russian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dolph.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
Dolph throws a punch but it's blocked by Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dolph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolph lands an uppercut.
Russian blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph 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#
A cross from Dolph lands.
Russian moves in looking to clinch but Dolph pushes him off.
Dolph drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Russian's head, knocking him out cold! Dolph is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Dolph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 5
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Dolph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD#
Dolph cracks Dickweed with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickweed looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dolph finish him?
#ROC#Dickweed is rocked!
Dolph lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ivan Dolph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dolph catches Antias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Sophus Antias has been cut.
Dolph with a jab.
Dolph lands a nice shot that snaps Antias's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up Sophus Antias's cut even more.
No luck for Antias with that takedown attempt.
Antias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolph manages to avoid it.
Dolph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antias's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Antias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dolph throws a monster overhand right that drops Antias! Dolph follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Dolph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jookiba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolph swivels and escapes.
Jookiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dolph lands with a right hand.
Are you kidding me?! Dolph ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jookiba clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ivan Dolph 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:
WFC Red Light District 2
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dolph is trying to escape back to his feet but Hart uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dolph looks winded!
Dolph wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hart controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolph tries to escape but Hart is in control.
Hart controlling from side mount. #T1#
Dolph wants to get back to his feet.
Hart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dolph wants to get back to his feet but Hart drags him back down.
Hart taking a breather here.
Dolph is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dolph tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good control from Hart.
Dolph trying to get back to his feet but Hart is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart biding his time, controlling Dolph.
Dolph trying to get back to his feet but Hart is in full control for now. #T3#
Hart biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dolph is trying to stand back up.
Hart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dolph is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dolph is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaetan Hart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolph circles away.
Dolph tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dolph throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Dolph coming out on top.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaetan Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Dolph misses the target.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dolph defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolph lands with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hart is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dolph is trying to stand.
Hart not doing much here.
Hart prevents Dolph from standing back up.
Hart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dolph is trying to escape back to his feet but Hart uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dolph wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolph can do to turn this around?
Dolph is letting Hart control him for a moment.
Dolph wants to get back to his feet but Hart drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Dolph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolph tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolph to the ground. Dolph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Dolph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dolph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dolph looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Dolph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolph but Dolph pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dolph is trying to defend but Hart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dolph wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart.
Dolph lunges at Hart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hart's hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolph slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dolph jabs Hart right on the nose. Hart blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dolph looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ivan Dolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolph throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Hart looks for a takedown but Dolph sprawls well.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolph tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolph to the ground. Dolph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaetan Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolph but Dolph pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dolph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dolph misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hart is defended easily by Dolph.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Good exchange - Dolph coming out on top.
Hart goes for a double leg but Dolph avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dolph continues to drive forward.
Dolph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dolph to keep the fight standing.
Dolph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##TD#
Hart jumps guard.
#SU2#
Dolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Dolph gets caught flat footed, as Hart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dolph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hart sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Dolph wants to stand up but Hart is controlling him.
Gaetan Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hart is standing up over Dolph. Dolph looks to escape but Hart dives into side control.
Dolph tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dolph wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dolph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Hart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolph tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Dolph leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Dolph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaetan Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dolph to score with a decent uppercut.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolph tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolph to the ground. Dolph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dolph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Dolph.
Dolph 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.
Dolph moves into range and connects with a jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dolph jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart shoots in and drives through. Dolph sprawls well.
A lazy left from Dolph finds it's target.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dolph cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
Hart dives in and grabs Dolph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolph pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Gaetan Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolph as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Dolph.
Hart looks for a takedown but Dolph sprawls well.
Dolph connects with the punch.
Dolph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Donk. Dolph catches Hart right on the button with a cross.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolph pinned against the cage. Dolph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Dolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolph sizes up Hart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Dolph.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hart fails with the takedown.
Hart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Dolph's corner calls for a 1-2. Dolph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart tries for a takedown but Dolph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
A cross from Dolph lands.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Dolph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hart drops his hands momentarily and Dolph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolph as he jumps to the side.
Hart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolph defends well and Hart ends up having to push Dolph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolph throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
#T4#
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dolph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dolph connects with the punch.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolph sprawls well. Dolph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolph jabs Hart right on the nose. Hart blinks but takes it well.
Nice takedown defense from Dolph. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Dolph gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolph.
Dolph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hart blocking some punches.
#TD#
Hart successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Dolph stands and steps away. Hart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolph lands with an overhand left.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaetan Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolph cracks Hart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hart defending well as Dolph loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolph pinned against the cage. Dolph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dolph stuffs the takedown.
Dolph has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dolph scores with a hook.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dolph connects with a nice looking jab.
Dolph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Dolph there.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolph tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Dolph lands a lovely overhand right.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Dolph, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Dolph against the cage but Dolph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dolph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dolph cracks Hart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Dolph.
Dolph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dolph, as that shot connected.
Dolph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dolph slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dolph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Dolph.#T3#
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Dolph coming out on top.
Dolph throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolph as he avoids it easily.
Dolph lands a jab to the head.
Dolph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dolph leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolph as he jumps to the side.
Dolph connects with a right hand. Hart shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart. #T4#
Dolph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dolph.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolph tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolph to the ground. Dolph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dolph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hart.
Dolph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hart.
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!
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Dolph.
Hart blocks a jab.
Hart tries for a takedown but Dolph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dolph lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.
Dolph cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Dolph, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Dolph against the cage but Dolph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolph tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolph to the ground. Dolph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaetan Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dolph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dolph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 44:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 44:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ivan Dolph thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC Hawaii 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
De Mattos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from De Mattos .#TD#
Dolph drives through with a takedown into De Mattos 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dolph has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Mattos is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
De Mattos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
De Mattos working for a triangle but Dolph defends it easily.
De Mattos has a closed guard, preventing Dolph from standing up. #SU#
Dolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Dolph shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet. De Mattos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Dolph shoots in and bounces De Mattos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Dolph gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dolph tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dolph decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Dolph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Mattos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolph finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Dolph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mattos , up you get! #TD#
Dolph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Mattos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Dolph stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Dolph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Dolph escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Dolph drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Mattos looks winded!#SU#
Dolph decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Dolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Mattos wants to control but Dolph postures up.#SU#
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Dolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Dolph stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Mattos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Dolph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Mattos 's guard.#SU#
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD#
Dolph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Mattos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolph finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Dolph stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ivan Dolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dolph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand back up. Dolph steps back and let's De Mattos get back to his feet.#TD#
Dolph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Dolph decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Dolph shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU#
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Dolph scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Mattos is trying to control Dolph's posture but Dolph avoids it. #SU#
Dolph stands up and beckons De Mattos to his feet. #TD#
Dolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Dolph decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Mattos to his feet. #TD#
De Mattos tries to sprawl but Dolph drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
De Mattos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Dolph stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Dolph darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Dolph decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Dolph feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Dolph stands up and waves to De Mattos to follow him. #TD#
Dolph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Mattos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Dolph stands up and beckons De Mattos to his feet. #TD#
De Mattos gets caught napping as Dolph dives in and scores a takedown. De Mattos manages to retain guard.
We've been informed that De Mattos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!#SU#
Dolph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mattos , up you get!
De Mattos shoots in but Dolph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Mattos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Mattos somewhat.#T1##TD#
Dolph bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
De Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Dolph fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Mattos sprawls well initially but Dolph persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Dolph stands up from half guard. #TD#
Dolph darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dolph prevents De Mattos from improving his position.#SU#
Dolph stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows De Mattos to get to his feet. #TD#
Dolph is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Mattos 's half guard.#SU#
Dolph stands up from half guard. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dolph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Mattos can do to turn this around?#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet - De Mattos follows without any prompting. #TD#
Dolph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Mattos did well to prevent Dolph getting side control.#SUB2#
De Mattos actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Dolph stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows De Mattos to get to his feet. #T3##TD#
Dolph shoots in and bounces De Mattos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
De Mattos working for a triangle but Dolph defends it easily.
#SU#
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Dolph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Mattos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dolph is in De Mattos 's guard.#SU#
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Dolph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Mattos 's guard.#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet - De Mattos follows without any prompting. #T4##TD#
Dolph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Mattos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ivan Dolph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet - De Mattos follows without any prompting. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand back up. Dolph steps back and let's De Mattos get back to his feet.#TD#
De Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Dolph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mattos , up you get!
De Mattos swings for the body but Dolph moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Dolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Mattos !#SU#
Dolph decides to stand back up. Dolph steps back and let's De Mattos get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
De Mattos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Dolph shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Mattos is trying to defend but Dolph finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand up. #TD#
Dolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Mattos !#SU#
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Dolph looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Dolph decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
De Mattos gets caught flat footed, as Dolph shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Dolph stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Dolph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Mattos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Dolph shoots in and bounces De Mattos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
De Mattos gets caught flat footed, as Dolph shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
De Mattos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dolph defends well.#SU#
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
De Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Dolph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand up. #T3##TD#
Dolph drives through with a takedown into De Mattos 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dolph is looking to stand up but De Mattos won't let him. #SU#
Dolph stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Mattos enables Dolph to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Mattos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet. De Mattos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Dolph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Mattos did well to prevent Dolph getting side control.#SU#
Dolph decides to stand up. #TD#
Dolph gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Dolph stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lamberto De Mattos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SU#
Dolph decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Dolph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Dolph stands up and beckons De Mattos to join him on the feet. #TD#
Dolph feints and as De Mattos raises his hands in defense, Dolph changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
De Mattos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dolph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
De Mattos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Dolph gets to his feet. De Mattos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dolph, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dolph!
A relieved looking Ivan Dolph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC New York 4
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Pollio tries to clinch but Dolph is having none of it.
Dolph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivan Dolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolph fails with a takedown attempt.
Dolph shoots in for a takedown but Pollio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollio swivels and escapes.
Pollio is looking to clinch but Dolph is avoiding it.
Pollio is looking to clinch but Dolph is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pollio is defended easily by Dolph.
Pollio tries to clinch there but Dolph circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolph or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollio, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dolph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pollio tries to clinch but Dolph moves out of range.
Dolph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dolph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollio is fending him off so far but Dolph persists. Nope, Pollio circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dolph has a takedown stuffed.#T1##TD#
Dolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pollio!#SU#
Dolph decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pollio to his feet.
Pollio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Pollio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Pollio.
Dolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lysander Pollio has been cut.
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolph.
Pollio tries to pull guard but Dolph holds him up against the cage and eventually Pollio drops back down to his feet.
Dolph working aggressively here.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Dolph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollio backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pollio is trying to pull guard but Dolph turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolph.
Pollio is trying to pull guard but Dolph turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dolph lands a nice uppercut.
Pollio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dolph just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pollio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dolph to keep the fight standing.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pollio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pollio tries to pull guard but Dolph holds him up against the cage and eventually Pollio drops back down to his feet.
Pollio tries to pull guard but Dolph holds him up against the cage and eventually Pollio drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dolph.
Dolph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollio backwards.
A short right from Dolph on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Lysander Pollio's cut even more.
Pollio looks winded!
Dolph lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollio backwards. #ROC#Pollio is rocked!
Dolph pushes Pollio against the cage. Dolph is working some dirty boxing. Dolph pushes off with a quick right hook! Pollio goes down! Pollio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dolph moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dolph takes the fight into the clinch.
Samuel can't find room to land a body shot as Dolph controls the action.
Dolph misses with some punches.
Samuel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dolph.
Dolph is breathing heavily.
Samuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Dolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Samuel.
Samuel lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolph.
Samuel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dolph or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samuel.
A head punch on the inside from Samuel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samuel.
A head punch on the inside from Samuel fails to land.
Samuel lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolph backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolph.
Samuel works on Dolph's body with a couple of short punches.
Samuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samuel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Samuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Samuel as the two fighters clinch.
Samuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Samuel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Samuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Samuel instigates a clinch.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samuel lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samuel.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Samuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Samuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolphs head.
Samuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuel misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Samuel drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Dolph is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dolph has been cut.
Samuel dips a shoulder and cracks Dolph with a mighty uppercut! Dolph falls back against the cage and Samuel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dolph is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Samuel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Samuel! |
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