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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diculous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diculous comes to the cage accompanied by How you like me now - The Heavy. Stones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T2 Theme by Austrian Death Machine. Damien Stones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Diculous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Stones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diculous.
A cross from Stones lands.
Diculous scores with a body shot.
Rick Diculous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stones takes one on the button.
Diculous throws the left hand but Stones avoids the punch easily.
Stones blocks a jab.
Diculous throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stones counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diculous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow.
Stones lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stones.
Diculous blocking some punches.
Stones lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stones fails to land.
Stones swings wildly with an uppercut but Diculous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diculous wants to stall.
Diculous lands a body shot.
Stones slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diculous.
Stones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stones throws a head punch that misses.
Diculous blocks a body shot from Stones.
Diculous is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diculous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stones can't get the takedown.
Stones looks gassed!
Stones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diculous breaks the clinch.
Diculous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stones has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Diculous misses the target.
Stones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diculous's head backwards.
Stones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diculous.
Diculous jabs Stones right on the nose. Stones blinks but takes it well.
Stones tries to bum rush Diculous with a series of wild strikes but Diculous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diculous, as that shot connected.
Stones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diculous.
Nice uppercut lands for Stones. That snapped Diculous's head back.
Stones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diculous misses with an uppercut.
Stones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diculous.
Stones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diculous just misses with a punch to the body.
Diculous lands a slapping body shot.
Stones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diculous is just out of range.
Diculous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stones was well out of range. Poor timing from Diculous.
Diculous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diculous.
Diculous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diculous misses with a wild body shot.
Diculous scores with a shot to the body.
Stones misses with a body shot.
Stones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diculous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diculous lunges at Stones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stones's hand.
Diculous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stones misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diculous lands a nice shot that snaps Stones's head back.
Diculous gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diculous has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diculous misses with a body shot.
Diculous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diculous bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stones's head.
Diculous moves out of range of the body kick.
Stones lands a really nice looking cross but Diculous seems unphased.
Stones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes.
Stones scores with a decent looking hook.
Stones throws a body punch but Diculous moves out of range.
Stones missing with a left hand there. Diculous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diculous misses the jab.
Diculous is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diculous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diculous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diculous.
Good standup being displayed there by Diculous as he connects with a hook.
Diculous lands an overhand right.
Diculous ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rick Diculous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Diculous finds it's way through Stones's defenses.
Diculous misses with a few strikes there.
Stones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diculous.
A jab from Stones misses.
Diculous scores with a punch to the head.
Diculous lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diculous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diculous lands the left hand.
Diculous tries to bum rush Stones with a series of wild strikes but Stones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Diculous misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Diculous 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.
Diculous looks to throw the jab but Stones is out of range.
A jab from Stones does it's job there.
Stones takes one to the side of the head.
Diculous scores with the left hand. Stones knows he should have avoided that one.
Stones slips a jab and a cross from Diculous.
Stones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rick Diculous is winning the standup battle so far.
Diculous throws a lazy right hand but Stones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diculous misses the target.
Diculous fails to land with a series of punches.
Stones tries to bum rush Diculous with a series of wild strikes but Diculous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diculous misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stones.
Stones looks to land a left hand but Diculous moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Stones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diculous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stones closes the distance and clinches.
Diculous takes a shot to the head.
Stones looking for a takedown.
Stones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diculous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stones is breathing heavily.
Stones struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
Diculous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stones backwards.
Diculous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Stones.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes.
Stones moves out of range as Diculous strikes.
Diculous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diculous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stones.
Diculous swings for the body but Stones moves out of range.
Diculous looks to score with a jab to the body but Stones is just out of range.
Stones throws a hook but Diculous avoids it easily.
Stones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diculous's head backwards.
Diculous misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diculous walks into a straight right hand from Stones.
Stones looks to throw the jab but Diculous is out of range.
Diculous misses with a hook. Stones ducked under it nicely.
Diculous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stones counters with a stiff right hand.
Diculous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diculous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Diculous.
Stones moves into range and clinches up with Diculous.
Stones can't break the clinch.
Stones stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diculous.
Stones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diculous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diculous is trying to stall.
Diculous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Diculous - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stones is leaning against Diculous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diculous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stones misses with a punch on the inside.
Stones has clasped his hands together around Diculous's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones landing a few strikes.
Diculous is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Stones.
Diculous is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diculous is looking for a sweep.
Diculous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stones trying to control the action but Diculous is working from the bottom.
Stones working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diculous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stones moves into full mount! Diculous won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diculous trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diculous slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diculous!
Diculous working to try and regain half guard.
Diculous sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stones prevents Diculous from standing back up.
Stones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diculous wants to improve his position but Stones is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Stones 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!
Diculous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stones. Stones obviously looking to wear him down.
Diculous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stones misses with a leg kick.
Diculous looks to land a combination but Stones avoids it well.
Stones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stones slips a jab from Diculous.
Diculous misses with a few strikes there.
Stones tries to clinch there but Diculous circles away.
Stones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stones staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones swings for the body but Diculous moves out of range.
Stones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Diculous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diculous misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diculous misses with a combination
and Stones counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Stones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diculous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diculous's sensitive parts.
Diculous throws an overhand right that lands on Stones's shoulder, as Stones tries to avoid the shot.
Diculous connects with a looping right hand.
Stones scores with a sloppy right hand. Diculous should have avoided that one.
Stones misses the shot to the body.
Diculous defending well as Stones loads up on a big left hand.
Diculous loads up on a big right hand but Stones slips the punch.
A slow jab from Diculous misses its intended target.
Stones lands a nice looking body shot.
Diculous checks a low kick from Stones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diculous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diculous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diculous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diculous slips a straight right by Stones.
Stones ducks under a wild hook from Diculous.
Stones moves away from the strike by Diculous.
Good standup being displayed there by Diculous as he connects with a hook.
Stones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stones blocks a jab.
Stones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diculous connects with a right hand. Stones shakes it off.
A jab from Diculous misses.
Diculous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diculous throws a jab but it's blocked by Stones.
Diculous needs to keep his hands up - Stones had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diculous avoids the body shot from Stones.
Stones misses with a hook.
Stones connects with a crisp jab.
Stones misses with a looping left.
Stones tries a low kick but Diculous avoids it.
Diculous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diculous just misses with a punch to the body.
Stones throws a hook but Diculous avoids it easily.
Diculous misses with an uppercut. Stones saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Diculous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diculous.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes.
Diculous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diculous looks to land a right hand but Stones moved out of range.
Diculous lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stones circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diculous blocks a jab.
Diculous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diculous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Diculous misses.
Nice body punch from Stones.
Diculous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stones dodges the punch combination from Diculous.
Diculous scores with a jab. Stones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diculous slips a straight right by Stones.
Diculous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Diculous.
Diculous throws a combination that misses
and Stones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Stones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stones throws a body punch but Diculous moves out of range.
Stones throws a lazy right hand but Diculous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Stones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stones 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Stones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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