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Event:
AD380: Thrilla in Manila '75
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Talbert moved out of range.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talbert scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego misses with a hook. Talbert ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Talbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talbert scores with a punch to the head.
Talbert throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Talbert drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Talbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Talbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.#T1#
Talbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Talbert unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Talbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego misses with a hook. Talbert ducked under it nicely.
Talbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talbert throws a counter combo.
Talbert avoids the body shot from Diego.
Talbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego attempts a counter takedown but Talbert avoids it well and moves away.
Talbert ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Talbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Talbert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talbert.
#T2#
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego misses with a hook. Talbert ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Talbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego misses with the combination.
Talbert ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Talbert misses with a straight right.
Talbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Diego cracks Talbert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talbert moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Talbert slips under a jab.
Talbert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talbert dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbert manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Talbert moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Talbert counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Diego darts in looking for a takedown but Talbert gets double underhooks and turns Diego into the cage.
Talbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talbert on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talbert looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talbert counters with a straight right hand.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbert.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talbert! But no joy.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Talbert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diego duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diego thuds his right hand into Talbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Talbert.
Talbert looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Talbert might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diego has got the better of the exchanges.
Talbert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talbert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego misses with a takedown attempt
letting Talbert counter with a right hand.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talbert.
Talbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talbert! But no joy.#T1#
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Talbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Talbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talbert slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diego throws a hook but Talbert blocks it.
Talbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
A big right from Diego misses.
A nice side step and Talbert releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego throws a hook but Talbert blocks it.
Talbert throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego misses with a right hand
letting Talbert counter with a right hand.
Talbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talbert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Talbert manages to avoid it.#T2#
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talbert's head.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbert can do to turn this around?
Diego moves out of range as Talbert strikes.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Talbert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talbert.
Donk. Diego catches Talbert right on the button with a cross.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Talbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Diego misses with a left hand
and Talbert counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Talbert to acknowledge the strikes.
Diego misses with a combination
and Talbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Dom Diego's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Nice defenses there by Talbert.
Talbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with an uppercut
letting Talbert counter with a right hand.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talbert with a hook.
Talbert throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Talbert counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
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!
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Dom Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Diego swings for the body but Talbert moves out of range.
Talbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sam Talbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Talbert throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talbert throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Talbert counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Talbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Talbert counters with a crisp one two that drops Diego! Talbert thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diego to his feet! Diego is in big trouble!
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Talbert lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diego. Diego tries to recover but Talbert is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diego lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Talbert!
The defeated Dom Diego had this to say: 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Event:
AD375: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Boycheck missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at North Star secret fist technique in the buildup to the fight.
Diego looks to land a combination but Boycheck avoids it well.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boycheck looks to clinch
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Boycheck moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
Boycheck struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boycheck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boycheck swings widly with a right hand
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Diego 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.
Diego is in close to Boycheck's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boycheck trying to keep a closed guard but Diego is proving a slippery customer.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diego cracks Boycheck with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
Diego preventing the sweep.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Boycheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Boycheck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Boycheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diego's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diego trying to control but Boycheck is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boycheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Boycheck's legs - danger averted.
Boycheck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boycheck keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass. #SUB2#
Boycheck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diego passes into side control.
Boycheck struggling a bit here.#T2#
Check out the look on Diego's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boycheck tries to bench press Diego off him but Diego keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego scores with punches from side control.
Boycheck struggling a bit here.
Diego lands some shots froms side control.
Diego working the head and body with strikes.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Boycheck is rocked!
Diego lands a strong strike to the head of Boycheck. That's dazed him! Diego looking to finish here. Boycheck is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Diego lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Diego!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dom Diego made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD372: Blackwater
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zerzhynsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Zerzhynsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zerzhynsky trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zerzhynsky postures up.
#SUB#
Diego has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zerzhynsky is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diego.
Diego sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerzhynsky working Diego over with strikes.
Zerzhynsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Zerzhynsky wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
Zerzhynsky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Diego is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diego takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diego is trying to escape the mount.
Zerzhynsky controlling his opponent.
Diego really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zerzhynsky is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diego has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diego! #T2#
Diego throwing strikes but missing.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerzhynsky is keeping the position for now.
Diego throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Diego'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.
Diego with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zerzhynsky's guard.
Diego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zerzhynsky's head.
Zerzhynsky works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Zerzhynsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diego is aware though and is defending well.
Zerzhynsky keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego cracks Zerzhynsky with a solid left hand.#T3#
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerzhynsky is keeping the position for now.
Diego distracts Zerzhynsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
Diego wants to control from the top but Zerzhynsky keeps moving.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerzhynsky is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego is looking to work some ground and pound but Zerzhynsky has wrist control.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zerzhynsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diego throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zerzhynsky uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Zerzhynsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zerzhynsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zerzhynsky wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zerzhynsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zerzhynsky wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Zerzhynsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Zerzhynsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diego's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diego throws a strike but Zerzhynsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diego looking for a guillotine here but Zerzhynsky defends easily.
Diego wants to improve his position but instead Zerzhynsky has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerzhynsky is pressing down on Diego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diego is holding on for now.
Diego regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Diego has an active guard here but Zerzhynsky has managed to pass into half guard.
Diego wants to improve his position but Zerzhynsky is controlling well.
#SUB#
Diego looking for submissions off his back.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zerzhynsky trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diego looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zerzhynsky has picked Diego up and slammed him! Diego can't keep hold of the triangle and Zerzhynsky manages to pass to side control!
My spies in Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM inform me that Zerzhynsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diego gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zerzhynsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diego is just riding it out for now. Zerzhynsky eventually gives up the hold.
Zerzhynsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Diego is not content to let Zerzhynsky control the position.
Diego gets full guard.#SUB#
Diego is looking for a triangle here but Zerzhynsky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diego is looking to regain half guard here but Zerzhynsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Diego trying his best to control but Zerzhynsky has mounted him.#SUB2#
Zerzhynsky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diego is surviving well by controlling Zerzhynsky's body position as best he can. #T4#
Diego is desperately trying to improve his position but Zerzhynsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Zerzhynsky lands a heavy elbow.
Dmitry Zerzhynsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerzhynsky is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zerzhynsky is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerzhynsky trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Zerzhynsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Zerzhynsky 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego swings for the body but Zerzhynsky moves out of range.
Diego sizes up Zerzhynsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zerzhynsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
#TD2#
Zerzhynsky feints and as Diego raises his hands in defense, Zerzhynsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zerzhynsky lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Diego has an active guard here but Zerzhynsky has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diego is defending against the submission attempts here by Zerzhynsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diego is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Zerzhynsky has latched onto it... Big trouble! Zerzhynsky pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Diego is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Zerzhynsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Zerzhynsky!
Dmitry Zerzhynsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dom Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Event:
AD365: The Wolf and the Lion
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Diotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego goes for a double leg but Diotte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diotte continues to drive forward.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diotte.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Diotte has knocked Diego down with a huge combo! Diotte steps away and waves a wobbly Diego back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Diego is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego 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.
Diego is aggressively charging in as Diotte backs up avoiding any damage. Diotte tosses out a jab and Diego runs right into it face first! Diego is out cold! Diotte dropped down on all fours and is barking in Diego's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dom Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Event:
AD360: King Boo
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Boycheck.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boycheck.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Boycheck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diego wants to control but Boycheck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boycheck is trying to control. Diego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego tries to roll over but Boycheck keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Boycheck there.
Boycheck is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego gets full guard.#SUB2#
Boycheck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diego to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Boycheck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diego pulls down on the head and he's put Boycheck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dom Diego!
Post fight, Dom Diego took to the microphone: 'lets do it a 3rd time brother.'.
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Event:
MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from LeBlanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego jabs at LeBlanc's body.
Diego digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
LeBlanc tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but Diego persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
Diego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlanc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Diego defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Diego misses with a hook. LeBlanc ducked under it nicely.
Diego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBlanc pinned against the cage. LeBlanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.#T2#
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc feinted there with a counter leg kick.
LeBlanc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with LeBlanc's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Diego both land. Nice combination.
Diego with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.#TD2#
Diego decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
LeBlanc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diego is on him like a limpet, forcing LeBlanc back against the cage.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range. #T3#
Diego scores with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlanc rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
LeBlanc scores with a leg kick.
Diego misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Diego down. #T4#
Diego misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Dom Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Diego tries to get set, LeBlanc tries to push him back and clinch up but Diego manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
LeBlanc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LeBlanc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBlanc counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Diego is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dom Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Civil War
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Avreli throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws a series of punches but Avreli avoids them all with ease.
Avreli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Diego.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli scores with a shot to the body.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avreli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Avreli moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avreli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avreli looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avreli swivels and escapes.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
enabling Avreli to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.#T1#
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Mark Avreli's cut is getting worse.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avreli at a distance.
A big left from Diego misses.
As Diego looks to move away, Avreli throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Avreli eats them both and turns towards Diego to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Avreli throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Avreli gets a clinch.
Avreli tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego has had enough of the clinch but Avreli keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Avreli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avreli pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avreli misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Avreli.
Avreli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch 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!
Diego looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Diego presses Avreli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avreli lands a nice uppercut.
Avreli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego lands a body shot.
Avreli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego fails with the takedown
letting Avreli counter with a right hand.
Diego blocks a head kick by Avreli.
Diego tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diego connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Diego defending well as Avreli loads up on a big left hand.
Avreli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Avreli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Avreli lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avreli.
Diego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avreli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avreli tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avreli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avreli scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.
Avreli misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Diego throws the left hand but Avreli avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avreli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Mark Avreli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Avreli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avreli throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Donk. Diego catches Avreli right on the button with a cross.
Diego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Avreli.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Avreli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Dom Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avreli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Avreli misses with the combination.
Avreli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Dom Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego blocks a head kick by Avreli.
#TD2#
Avreli tries to sprawl but Diego drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Diego is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avreli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diego tries to pass to full mount but Avreli defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli trying to hold on to Diego's head to control him but Diego postures up.
Avreli regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Diego throwing strikes from guard but Avreli blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diego being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avreli controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Avreli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego throws a strike but Avreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Avreli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Avreli's guard. #REVB#
Diego looking to sit in guard and control but Avreli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avreli. #SUB2#
Diego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avreli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diego's guard.
Diego trying to get back to full guard but Avreli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Avreli prevents Diego from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Diego that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dom Diego's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Avreli!
The defeated Dom Diego had this to say: 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego throws a counter combo.
King is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL#
King rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.
Diego is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Diego tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Diego moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is looking to advance position but Diego has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
King is in a horrible position here. Diego smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
King is looking for a sweep. Diego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diego prevents King from improving his position.
Diego working the head and body with strikes.
Diego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King trying to control but Diego postures up.
Diego is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diego is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Diego is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diego is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King has hold of Diego's hands but Diego slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Diego there.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diego is working away from the top position though.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diego scores with a couple of nice shots.
King tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diego uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King. #T4#
Diego trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King can't escape the position.
Diego can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Diego working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King tries to clinch but Diego moves away
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch up
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #T1#
Diego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King dodges the punch combination from Diego.
#T2##CL#
King moves into the clinch.
Diego is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diego is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Diego ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Diego has a takedown stuffed.
Diego displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
William King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King tries to clinch
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King keeps control of Diego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego lands a body shot.
#CL#
King clinches.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
Diego working hard to break the clinch.
Diego has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Diego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
King lands a front kick.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Diego looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
As Diego looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.#T3#
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Diego with a nice cross.
King closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diego stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dom Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL#
King moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to King's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from King misses.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Diego moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for King.
Diego lands with a cross. #T1#
Diego with a hook.
Diego shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Diego to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King tries to clinch but Diego moves away
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King looks to clinch
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King avoids the body shot from Diego.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Diego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.#T3#
King leaves Diego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Diego closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
Diego is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Diego not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diego looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dom Diego has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego throws a big right hand that misses.
Diego passes into half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King gets full guard.
Diego passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King is pressing down on Diego's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
King moves to clinch but Diego breaks away
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Despite the aggression on Diego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Diego digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Diego gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Diego has King pushed against the cage.
Diego is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diego content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Diego is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from King. #CUT#
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #TD#
King has clasped his hands together around Diego's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King working away.#SUB#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
King working the head with strikes. #CUT#
The cut above Dom Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
King trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego struggling a bit here.
Diego gets back to half guard.
William King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King trying to pass the guard but Diego defending well.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
Dom Diego's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dom Diego's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William King!
William King retains his heavyweight title!
William King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dom Diego had this to say: 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Event:
SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego tries for a takedown. No joy.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diego.
King gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego fails with a takedown attempt.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #T1#
Diego dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
King rushes Diego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diego wants a takedown but no success here.
Diego has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diego gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKing.#T2#
King wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Diego changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diego counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Nice elbow from King.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
King misses with the head strike.
Diego is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego digs a good hook to King's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King looks to land a combination. Diego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Diego badly! He tries to strike back but King puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Diego out cold! Oh man, Diego will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William King!
William King retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious William King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dom Diego spoke after the fight, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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Event:
SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Laar seems unphased.
Laar slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Laar avoids the body shot from Diego.
Laar tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Laar.
Diego misses with a hook. Laar ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Diego.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Laar feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been hearing reports that Diego has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Laar slips the punch.
Laar unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laar swivels and escapes.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Laar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Laar thumps Diego with a low kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego tries for a takedown but Laar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
Laar throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Laar lands a slapping body shot.
Diego thuds a left hand into Laar's body.
Laar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laar at a distance.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diego.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Diego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Laar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.#T2#
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Laar's shoulder, as Laar tries to avoid the shot.
Laar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laar.
Diego with a nice cross.
Laar misses with a body shot.
Diego attempts a counter takedown but Laar avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Diego misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laar. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laar misses with a head kick.
Diego shoots in for a takedown but Laar shows good takedown defense.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Laar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
Laar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Laar slips the punch.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Laar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Laar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Laar counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laar.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Laar with an uppercut!
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Laar moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laar.
Laar misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Arvo Laar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laar misses with a leg kick.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Diego.
Laar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Laar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Laar is predictable there
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Laar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Diego down.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Laar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Laar is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvo Laar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laar scores with a body shot.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Laar is looking to chop away at Diego's legs. #TD#
Diego shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laar's guard.
Laar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laar wants to sweep but no luck.
Laar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diego is controlling him.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diego postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diego manages to pass to side control.
Diego stops Laar from getting back to his feet.
Laar tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Diego there.
Diego wants to pass the guard but Laar is defending well.
Diego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diego prevents Laar from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Laar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
Laar pushes Diego off looking to stand but Diego dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Diego trying to control the action but Laar is working from the bottom.
Laar won't allow Diego to pass to mount.
Diego wants to take a breather but Laar is having none of it.
Diego trying to pass the guard but Laar defending well.
Diego's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Diego is trying to control the action in half guard but Laar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diego throws a right hand that Laar ducks under and follows up with a left that Laar also avoids with ease.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laar throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
#T3#
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
Laar misses with a head kick.
Diego appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.#TD#
Laar gets caught flat footed, as Diego shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diego advances position into side control!
Laar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laar pushes Diego off looking to stand but Diego dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Diego wants to take a breather but Laar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laar is looking to improve his position.
Diego slips a nice elbow through Laar's hands, connecting with Laar's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laar pushes Diego off looking to stand but Diego dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diego scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diego takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Laar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego dives in for a single leg takedown but Laar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Laar moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laar throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Laar only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Laar throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Laar lands with a shot to the body.
Arvo Laar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
A nice side step and Laar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range. #TD#
Diego throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laar was covering up waiting for the punch and Diego finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laar keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Laar is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
Laar is looking to stand up but Diego isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Laar keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego prevents Laar from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily. #T3#
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laar at a distance.
Laar throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Laar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws the left hand but Laar avoids the punch easily.
Laar throws a leg kick #TD#
and Diego counters with a takedown into side control.
Laar manages to get back to half guard.
Diego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laar has hold of Diego's hands but Diego slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego stops Laar from getting back to his feet.
Diego is trying to control the action in half guard but Laar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego lands strikes from half guard.
Diego is trying to control. Laar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laar taking some punishment here, with Diego in his half guard. #T4#
Diego missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Laar actively working from the bottom here.
Laar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diego looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laar is looking for a sweep. Diego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laar is trying to stand back up but Diego is controlling him
Diego trying to mount his opponent but Laar defends it.
Diego winds up and cracks Laar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Diego!
Post fight, Dom Diego stared into the camera and said 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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