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Event:
kilo 14 ???
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Diode.
Diode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pencil but Pencil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diode bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pencil's head backwards.#TD2#
Diode closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diode is looking to take a break and control but Pencil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Pencil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pencil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diode is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pencil avoids the head kick by Diode.
#T1#
Diode clobbers Pencil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt.
Diode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pencil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pencil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diode just manages to avoid it.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode looks for a takedown but Pencil sprawls well.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diode tries to clinch up but Pencil circles away and keeps his distance.
Diode throws a body punch but Pencil moves out of range.
Diode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pencil moves away.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pencil.#T2#
Diode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pencil was well out of range. Poor timing from Diode.
Pencil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diode tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.
Diode throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pencil as he jumps to the side.
Diode throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pencil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diode is trying to maintain the position but Pencil is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Pencil escapes and gets back to his feet.
Diode misses with a looping right.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pencil as he jumps to the side.
Pencil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Diode feints and as Pencil raises his hands in defense, Diode changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but Pencil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diode prevents Pencil from getting back to his feet.
Diode loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pencil keeping full guard, as Diode tries to pass. #T4#
Diode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diode's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pencil keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pencil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diode tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Light Diode will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diode has managed to clinch.
Diode throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pencil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diode wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pencil's elbow.
Diode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pencil is defending well for now.
Pencil blocking some punches.
Pencil swings wildly with an uppercut but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diode struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Diode drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pencil's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Diode throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Pencil counters by clinching up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Diode.#TD2#
Diode fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pencil sprawls well initially but Diode persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diode seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diode seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pencil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diode might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pencil haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diode keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diode trying to pass the guard but Pencil defending well. #T3#
Diode stops Pencil from getting back to his feet.
Diode works his way into side control.
Pencil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diode asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pencil keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pencil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diode.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode wants to clinch.
Pencil is looking to counter punch.
Diode throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diode tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pencil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diode slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pencil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD2#
Diode scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pencil keeps working.
Diode lands a few punches from side control.
Diode is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Light Diode has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Diode wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pencil, who protects the arm well. #T1##ES#
Pencil throws Diode to one side and escapes!
Pencil throws a leg kick but Diode moved away.
Diode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pencil moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pencil.
Diode doesn't manage to clinch there - Pencil circles away.
Pencil is looking to counter punch.
Diode misses with a takedown
and Pencil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diode thinking. #T2#
Diode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pencil.
Diode misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Pencil counters by clinching up.
Diode is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pencil to keep the fight standing.
Pencil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diode throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Diode throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Diode looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Diode.
Diode shoots in and drives through. Pencil sprawls well.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.#T3#
Pencil wants to land a leg kick but Diode is out of range.
Pencil lands a leg kick that knocks Diode off balance momentarily.
Diode lands with a cross.
Diode swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pencil.
Diode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pencil avoids it really well and circles away.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Diode tries to clinch up but Pencil circles away and keeps his distance.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diode misses with a series of wild punches.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Diode misses.
Diode lands a head kick!
Light Diode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pencil as he avoids it easily.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil has been working on his balance at The Good the Bad and The Ugly, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diode.
Pencil throws an overhand right that lands on Diode's shoulder, as Diode tries to avoid the shot.
Pencil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wooden Pencil did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Diode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diode jumps guard but Pencil stands there with Diode around his waist. Diode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Diode lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diode is looking to take a break and control but Pencil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pencil wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Pencil is refusing to be controlled, as Diode sits in half guard.
Diode sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pencil defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pencil is not content to let Diode control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pencil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diode swinging wildly here.
Pencil is looking to counter the offense by Diode and move into the clinch.
Diode thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Diode scores with a punch to the head.
Pencil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diode.
Diode shoots for a double leg takedown but Pencil sprawls well. He's pushed Diode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Pencil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Pencil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diode. #TD2#
Diode gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Pencil explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Diode tries for a takedown but Pencil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pencil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diode manages to circle out of the way.
Diode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pencil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diode is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diode throws a jab when Pencil was well out of range.
Pencil cracks Diode with a good jab.
Pencil leaves Diode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Diode with that takedown attempt.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pencil cracks Diode with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Pencil is just out of range.
Diode tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diode throws out the jab.
Diode tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pencil misses the target.
Pencil blocks a head kick by Diode.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil had his way with Light Diode in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pencil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diode wants to counter with a clinch but Pencil pushes him away.
Pencil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diode.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diode.
Pencil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Diode wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Pencil tries to counter by clinching up but Diode breaks away and moves out of range.
Diode fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pencil is out of range.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Diode throws a series of punches but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
A jab from Diode misses.
Pencil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode tries to clinch but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pencil sprawls well. Pencil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diode gets slowly back to his feet.
Pencil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pencil.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diode, as that shot connected.
Diode checks a low kick from Pencil.
Nice cross by Pencil.#CL2#
Diode has closed the distance and engaged Pencil in a clinch.
#BC#
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Diode fails to land the takedown.#T3#
No luck for Diode with that takedown attempt.
Diode is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Diode closes the distance and clinches up with Pencil, looking for a takedown. Diode pushes Pencil against the cage but Pencil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Diode with that takedown attempt.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
Diode wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
As Diode tries to get set, Pencil tries to push him back and clinch up but Diode manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Diode walks into a jab.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Pencil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diode.
Diode throws a looping overhand right but Pencil ducks down to avoid it.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pencil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Pencil misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diode misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Diode closes the distance and pushes Pencil back into the cage.
Pencil keeps control of Diode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wooden Pencil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pencil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil retains his middleweight title!
Wooden Pencil managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Kilo 10 Pencil V Robinson 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Diode bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head.
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diode swinging wildly here.
Diode lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn Alliance off balance momentarily.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with an uppercut. Diode saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn Alliance is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn Alliance as Diode shoots in.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a quick counter leg kick but Diode is wise to it.
Diode throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Diode throws a body punch but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diode is looking to wear down Steel Penn Alliance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Diode.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Diode throws a body punch but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range. #CL#
Diode has Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage in a clinch.
Diode misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to break free.
Diode takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn Alliance.
Diode has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steel Penn Alliance after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diode presses Steel Penn Alliance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diode can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn Alliance controls the action.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free but Diode pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break the clinch but Diode is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Diode breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Diode.
Diode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a counter right but Diode avoids it with no problem.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance shows good takedown defense.
Steel Penn Alliance was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diode goes for a double leg but Steel Penn Alliance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Penn Alliance continues to drive forward.
Steel Penn Alliance looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Diode shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Penn Alliance manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling Diode's posture.
Diode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diode looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Diode wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Diode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to advance position but Diode won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Diode closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Steel Penn Alliance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn Alliance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diode throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to slow Diode down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Diode darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diode's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diode's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Diode'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.
Diode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn Alliance can do to turn this around?#T1#
Steel Penn Alliance gets his hands free as Diode looks to control.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position well here. Diode rolled but Steel Penn Alliance kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diode tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance fails to advance to Diode's back. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diode is surviving well by controlling Steel Penn Alliance's body position as best he can.
Diode is trying to escape the mount.
Diode tries to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.#T2#
Diode is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take his opponent's back but Diode doesn't allow it. #T3#
Diode is looking to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diode really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance content just to control the position here.
Diode reaches up to try and control the position but Steel Penn Alliance seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diode rolls and tries to escape and now Steel Penn Alliance has his back!
#T4#
I would not like to be Diode right now.
Diode trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diode is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance 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#
A jab from Steel Penn Alliance misses.
That kick from Steel Penn Alliance tenderised Diode's leg. Diode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diode ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance slips under a jab from Diode.
Diode backing away here, and Steel Penn Alliance unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Light Diode is winning the standup battle so far.
Diode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to avoid it but Diode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel Penn Alliance to the ground. Steel Penn Alliance escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a low kick but Diode avoids it.
Diode throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Diode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diode.
Diode backing away here, and Steel Penn Alliance unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diode misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn Alliance counters with a body kick.
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn Alliance is just out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a counter right but Diode avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Diode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel Penn Alliance but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel Penn Alliance flicks out a counter leg kick but Diode steps away.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a nice strike.
Steel Penn Alliance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diode looks to clinch
and Diode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diode scores with a spinning back kick!
Diode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance flicks out a counter leg kick but Diode steps away.
Diode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.#TD#
Diode drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Diode trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling Diode's posture.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance pulls Diode in to control the position.
Diode wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position.
#T3#
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Steel Penn Alliance misses.
Steel Penn Alliance chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diode dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diode lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4##TD#
Diode drives through with a takedown into Steel Penn Alliance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diode trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Diode looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn Alliance, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Light Diode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diode has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Diode!
A very excited looking Light Diode made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
kilo 7???
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Diode throws a body punch but Pencil moves out of range. #TD2#
Diode shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diode slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pencil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil wants to get back to his feet but Diode is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pencil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pencil wants to stand but Diode is controlling the position. #T1#
Diode throwing strikes from guard but Pencil blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pencil wants to stand and escape but Diode is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Pencil tenderised Diode's leg. Diode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pencil's corner calls for a 1-2. Pencil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diode misses with a body kick.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Pencil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diode is out of range and Pencil settles back down.
Diode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pencil defends it well.
Diode slips a straight right by Pencil.
Diode shoots in but no luck this time.
Pencil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diode just manages to avoid it.
Diode shoots in looking for a takedown. Pencil tries to sprawl out of it but Diode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pencil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diode throws a push kick but Pencil slaps the foot to one side.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Pencil scores with a nice head shot.
Diode shoots in looking for a takedown but Pencil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pencil pinned against the cage. Pencil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Diode connects with a body shot.
Diode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
Diode throws a head kick that misses.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
Pencil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diode is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##TD2#
Pencil tries to sprawl but Diode drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pencil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diode.
Diode missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Pencil kicks Diode off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Diode gets a double leg takedown into Pencil's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diode.
Diode stops Pencil from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pencil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Pencil is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pencil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diode tries to clinch up#TD#
and Pencil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diode has a hand on Pencil's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pencil takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diode tries to hold on but Pencil pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU#
Pencil stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T1#
Pencil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pencil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
Diode moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diode shoots for a takedown but Pencil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Pencil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Pencil shows good takedown defense.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Pencil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.#T2#
Pencil just misses with a punch to the body.
Pencil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diode can do to turn this around?
Pencil throws out a loose jab but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diode throws a good cross that connects.
Diode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diode checks a leg kick.
Pencil needs to keep his hands up - Diode had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Diode.
Pencil lands a nice shot that snaps Diode's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Diode dives in and scores a takedown into Pencil's guard.#ES#
Pencil has his feet on Diode's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pencil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pencil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diode.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Diode or perhaps it was just good defense by Pencil, which made it look bad.
Pencil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Diode looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode lands with a nice body kick.
Pencil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Diode.
Good shot there by Pencil.
Pencil misses with an uppercut. Diode saw that one coming.
Wooden Pencil is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Pencil as Diode shoots in.
As Diode backs away, Pencil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Pencil is just out of range.
As Diode tries to get set, Pencil tries to push him back and clinch up but Diode manages to avoid the attempt.
Diode tries for a takedown but Pencil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode misses with the combination.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diode looks for a takedown but Pencil sprawls well.
Pencil tried to counter with a leg kick but Diode avoided it.
Pencil has been working on his balance at The Good the Bad and The Ugly, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diode.
Pencil throws a leg kick but Diode moved away.
A combination from Pencil does no damage.
Diode moves away from the strike by Pencil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Diode throws a head kick that Pencil semi-blocks.
Diode throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Pencil shows good takedown defense.
Diode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Diode fails to land with a series of punches.
Pencil lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Diode moves into the clinch successfully.
Diode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pencil avoids it.#BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Diode buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Pencil gets caught napping as Diode dives in and scores a takedown. Pencil manages to retain guard.#ES#
Pencil manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pencil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diode swinging wildly here.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Pencil throws a hook but Diode blocks it.
Pencil throws a leg kick that misses.
Diode tries to clinch up.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Pencil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pencil thows a leg kick but Diode checks it
and Diode counters with a low kick, right behind Pencil 's knee. #TD2#
Diode manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pencil on his heels. He'll look to pass Pencil's guard now, I'm sure.
Diode working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diode is standing up over Pencil. Pencil looks to escape but Diode dives into side control.
Diode trying to control the action but Pencil is working from the bottom.
Pencil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diode.
Diode content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Diode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pencil keeps working. #ES#
Pencil throws Diode to one side and escapes!
Diode loads up on a big right hand but Pencil slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Pencil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pencil moves out of range of the body kick from Diode.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Pencil misses with a looping right.
Diode throws a counter combo.
Pencil throws a leg kick but Diode checks it.
Diode is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pencil as he avoids it easily.
Pencil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Nice sprawl there from Pencil as Diode shoots in.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Pencil with a jab.#KD#
Pencil drops Diode with a beautiful combination! Diode stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pencil is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Light Diode has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Light Diode's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Diode closes the distance and clinches up with Pencil, looking for a takedown. Diode pushes Pencil against the cage but Pencil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diode throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pencil! Diode is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil retains his middleweight title!
Wooden Pencil gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
TupperII tries to bum rush Diode with a series of wild strikes but Diode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Diode shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches TupperII napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Diode's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Diode is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but TupperII is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diode moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
TupperII tries to buck Diode off but Diode is having none of it.#SUB#
Diode working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TupperII struggling a bit here.
Diode will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TupperII is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Diode working the ground and pound.
TupperII manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diode tries to roll over but TupperII keeps him under control.#SUB2#
TupperII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TupperII looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TupperII working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Diode looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
TupperII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diode is just riding it out for now. TupperII eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
TupperII is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Diode is trying is best to control the position here.
Diode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from TupperII.
Diode is pressing down on TupperII's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
TupperII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperII, into his guard. #REVR#
TupperII wants to stand up but Diode is controlling him.
Diode scoring with some ground and pound.
Diode lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Diode not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TupperII looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diode lands a couple of elbows.
TupperII being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
TupperII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diode's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
TupperII wants to stand up but Diode is controlling him.
Diode stopping the sweep attempt from TupperII.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diode's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diode has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diode controls the pace.
Diode forces his way into half guard.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diode 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.
TupperII tries to kick Diode off but Diode keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diode in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Diode scores with a takedown into TupperII's guard.
Diode is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
Diode preventing the sweep.
TupperII is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperII can do to turn this around?
Diode trying to stand up but can't free himself from TupperII's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII keeping full guard, as Diode tries to pass. #T1#
Diode chips away with some ground and pound.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diode postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diode's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diode's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diode has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
Diode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diode connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Diode won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Diode postures up.
Diode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diode prevents TupperII from getting back to his feet.
Diode wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Diode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
Diode pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TupperII is keeping the position for now.
TupperII being controlled here, momentarily.
Diode postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
TupperII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
TupperII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diode defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diode postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diode controlling from the top position.
TupperII looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
TupperII working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diode doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diode manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diode lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diode pushing down on TupperII's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diode controlling the action here.
Diode looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks TupperII with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diode drops an elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diode is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TupperII is just riding it out for now. Diode eventually gives up the hold.
TupperII is trying to stand up here but Diode is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
TupperII darts in looking for a takedown but Diode gets double underhooks and turns TupperII into the cage.
TupperII avoids the body shot from Diode.
#CL#
Diode gets a clinch.
Diode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TupperII.
TupperII blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diode crunches a lovely knee into TupperII's ribcage.
Diode blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TupperII.
TupperII avoiding damage as Diode throws knees to the body.
TupperII has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Diode drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
TupperII has gone for a leg lock! Diode slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperII's guard.#REVR#
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Diode showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TupperII wants to sweep here but Diode controlling him for the moment.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diode slips nicely into half guard.
Diode controlling the action here.
Diode working TupperII over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Diode seems content to control.
TupperII trying to hold on to Diode's head to control him but Diode postures up.
Diode working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
TupperII won't allow Diode to pass to mount.
Diode performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. TupperII manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
TupperII trying to control the position.
Diode sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed TupperII's guard.
Diode works his way into side control.
TupperII takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diode in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diode working away.#T3#
TupperII takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diode creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TupperII tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diode wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
TupperII on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diode staying calm.
Diode connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TupperII some visible discomfort.
Diode is putting a hurting on TupperII here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diode grinds an elbow into TupperII's temple.
Light Diode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diode just content to control the position. #T4#
Diode's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TupperII looking for a sweep but Diode has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Diode controlling his opponent.
Diode prevents TupperII from getting the reversal.
TupperII throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Diode dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diode content just to control the position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
TupperII is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
TupperII is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Light Diode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diode has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Diode!
Light Diode 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.
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Event:
CEC 452
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Diode moves out of range as Alvaro strikes.
A slow jab from Alvaro misses its intended target.
Diode waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvaro.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvaro misses with a hook. Diode ducked under it nicely.
Diode is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvaro cracks Diode with a good jab.
Diode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Alvaro lunges at Diode with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diode's hand. #CL2#
Diode clinches up with Alvaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Diode pulls guard successfully.
Diode looking to control.
Alvaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diode is trying to hold Alvaro in close to prevent damage but Alvaro has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvaro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvaro tries to stand and escape but Diode is controlling the position. #T2#
Diode regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Diode looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diode wants to hit a switch here but Alvaro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diode there!
Diode wants to hold on but Alvaro pushes him away.
Diode working to try and regain half guard.
Diode keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Alvaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alvaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diode tries to hold on but Alvaro postures up.#SU#
Alvaro stands up from mount. Strange move.
Alvaro scores with a punch to the head.#T4##CL2#
Diode rushes Alvaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvaro has Diode pressed against the cage.
Alvaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diode being controlled against the cage.
Alvaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diode working aggressively here.
Alvaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Diode has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alvaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Diode.
#TD2#
Diode has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alvaro regains guard immediately.
Alvaro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diode manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alvaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diode avoids a kick to the body.
Diode wants to clinch but Alvaro slips to the side
enabling Alvaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Diode has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Diode's head.
Alvaro misses with a hook. Diode ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Diode misses
letting Alvaro counter with a right hand.
Diode misses with a takedown attempt - Alvaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro moves out of range as Diode throws a body kick.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Diode lands the left hand.
Alvaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jose Alvaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Diode.
Alvaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diode's hands.
Alvaro cracks Diode with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diode drops his hands momentarily and Alvaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diode closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Diode fails with the takedown.
Alvaro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alvaro catches Diode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Alvaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Alvaro does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alvaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvaro stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Diode throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diode pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvaro misses with a hook.
Jose Alvaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diode throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Alvaro moves into range and clinches up with Diode.
Diode misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvaro stops a takedown attempt from Diode.
Diode has a couple of punches blocked by Alvaro.
#BC#
Alvaro breaks the clinch.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diode is looking to clinch but Alvaro is avoiding it.
#T4#
Diode shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvaro sprawls well. He's pushed Diode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvaro misses the jab.
Diode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Alvaro misses
and Diode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvaro. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Light Diode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diode throws a combination that misses
and Alvaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diode moves out of range as Alvaro strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alvaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diode backwards.
Diode prevents a body shot from Alvaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alvaro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Diode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diode is trying to drag Alvaro to the mat but Alvaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diode has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvaro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jose Alvaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alvaro manages to break the clinch.
Diode moves in looking to clinch but Alvaro pushes him off.
Diode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvaro swivels and escapes.
Diode ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.#T1#
Diode throws a head kick that misses.
Alvaro is looking to counter punch.
Diode shoots in but no luck this time.
Diode moves out of range as Alvaro strikes.
Diode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvaro.
Alvaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diode shoots and misses
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Diode rushes Alvaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvaro taking a breather.
Diode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvaro lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Diode tries to pull guard but Alvaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvaro leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvaro.
Alvaro has a couple of punches blocked by Diode.
#BC#
Alvaro breaks the clinch.
Alvaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Diode off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Alvaro. No joy for Diode on that attempt.
Alvaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diode can do to turn this around?
Diode throws a combination that misses
letting Alvaro counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode tries for a takedown but Alvaro circles away easily
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.
Diode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvaro throws out the jab. #T3#
Alvaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diode.
Diode throws a head kick but Alvaro moves out of range.
Diode takes one to the chin there.
Diode misses with a takedown
and Alvaro counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Diode to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Alvaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Alvaro!
Jose Alvaro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 442
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
TheMan throws a leg kick
and Diode counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
Diode fails with an attempt to clinch.
TheMan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Diode counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
TheMan looking for a sweep. Not yet TheMan, not yet.
TheMan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
TheMan keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
TheMan is pulling down on Diode's head. It's preventing any offense from Diode, at least for the moment.
TheMan wants to sweep here but Diode controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Diode gets to his feet - TheMan follows without any prompting.
TheMan avoids the head kick by Diode.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Diode.
Diode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from TheMan.
Diode definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diode.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diode checks a leg kick.
Diode is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that TheMan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt.
Diode fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
Diode seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diode slips a jab and a cross from TheMan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by TheMan.
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TheMan throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Diode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diode tries to counter by clinching up but TheMan breaks away and moves out of range.
Diode dives in for a single leg takedown but TheMan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
TheMan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Diode drives through and clinches with TheMan against the cage.
TheMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diode lands a shoulder strike.
TheMan is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by TheMan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
TheMan breaks the clinch.
TheMan looks to throw the jab but Diode is out of range. #TD#
Diode closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TheMan did well to prevent Diode getting side control.#T3#
TheMan wants to get back to full guard.
TheMan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TheMan.
TheMan wants to sweep but no luck.
Diode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diode wants to control from the top but TheMan keeps moving.
Diode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diode works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES2#
TheMan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diode keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Diode manages to pull guard.
TheMan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diode works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
TheMan stands up from Diode's guard - TheMan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diode on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
TheMan throws a solid leg kick but Diode takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TheMan.
Diode stuns TheMan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan TheMan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
TheMan digs a good hook to Diode's body.
Diode moves away from the strike by TheMan.
Diode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diode fails with the takedown
and TheMan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diode is looking to clinch but TheMan is avoiding it.
Diode on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stan TheMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diode with a poor takedown
and TheMan counters with a nice body shot.
Diode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from TheMan.
TheMan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Diode decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TheMan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheMan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Light Diode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TheMan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
TheMan wants to get back to his feet but Diode is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diode wants to control from the top but TheMan keeps moving.
Diode stops TheMan from standing up.
Diode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diode is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diode moves away.
It looked like Diode wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
TheMan misses with a body shot
and Diode counters with a good, hard body kick but TheMan shrugs it off.
Diode throws a head kick but TheMan moves out of range.
#T2#
Diode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
TheMan lands with a kick to the temple. Diode shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diode defending well as TheMan loads up on a big left hand.
Diode seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
TheMan throws a head kick but Diode moves out of range.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheMan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Diode to counter with a crisp jab.
TheMan misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Diode decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TheMan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diode with a nice head shot there.
Diode trying to control but TheMan is working from the bottom.
Diode looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Diode landing some decent shots from guard.
TheMan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diode is one step ahead there. #ES2#
TheMan has his feet on Diode's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diode walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diode throws a quick inside leg kick.
TheMan scores with a leg kick.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
TheMan misses with a few strikes there.
Diode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TheMan but TheMan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for TheMan.
TheMan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diode's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
TheMan works Diode's body with a nice hook.
TheMan lands with a hook. Diode tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
TheMan blocks a head kick by Diode.
A big right from TheMan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
TheMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diode at a distance.
Diode takes a body punch but keeps moving.
TheMan looks to land a left hand but Diode moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Diode was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
TheMan throws a hook but Diode avoids it easily.
TheMan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
TheMan connects with a crisp jab.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Diode counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
TheMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diode counters with a nice uppercut.
TheMan throws a body punch but Diode moves out of range.
Diode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
The crowd cheers as TheMan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diode doesn't seem phased though.
Diode doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
TheMan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from TheMan finds it's way through Diode's defenses.
TheMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diode was well out of range. Poor timing from TheMan.
As TheMan tries to get set, Diode tries to push him back and clinch up but TheMan manages to avoid the attempt.
TheMan throws out a loose jab but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
TheMan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Diode counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diode.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TheMan.
TheMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
TheMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Light Diode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TheMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diode at a distance.
#T2#
Diode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diode lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMan misses with a low kick.
Diode wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diode fails with an attempt to clinch.
TheMan lands a jab to Diode's midsection.
Diode avoids a kick to the body.
TheMan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Diode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diode avoids the head kick by TheMan.
Diode thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diode tests TheMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from TheMan misses.
Diode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diode moves in looking to clinch but TheMan pushes him off.
TheMan throws out a counter right but Diode avoids it with no problem.
Stan TheMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
TheMan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diode. That did some damage!
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TheMan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
TheMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TheMan is fending him off so far but Diode persists. Nope, TheMan circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Diode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
TheMan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diode went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
TheMan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Light Diode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheMan avoids the head kick by Diode.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch but TheMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diode throws a series of punches but TheMan avoids them all with ease.
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!
TheMan scores with a leg kick.
TheMan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diode's sensitive parts.
TheMan takes a swing at Diode's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Diode was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diode manages to avoid it.
TheMan scores with a hook to the body. Diode takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TheMan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan TheMan!
An out of breath Stan TheMan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 437
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Diode scores with a body shot.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Diode tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diode is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
Diode walks into a stiff left hand from Kobashi.
Diode has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Diode.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a hook but Diode avoids it easily.
Diode misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Diode looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diode throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kobashi slips under a jab.#T1#
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Diode.
Diode looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diode's calf.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Diode ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Diode clinches. #BC2#
Diode breaks the clinch.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diode looks for the body kick but Kobashi saw that one coming. #T2#
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!
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Diode's front leg but catches the back leg as Diode tries to avoid it.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Diode moves out of range easily.
Diode with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Diode misses with a double jab.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Diode tries to counter it with a takedown but Kobashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Diode.
Diode scores with a decent looking hook.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Diode fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Diode.
Diode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Diode throws a head kick that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Diode backing up. Diode nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Diode moves out of range of the body kick.
Kobashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi lands a nice shot that snaps Diode's head back.
Diode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Diode finds it's target.
Diode wants to clinch.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diode forces Kobashi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Diode closes the distance and pushes Kobashi back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diode lands an elbow just above Kobashi 's eye.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Diode is rocked!
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diode is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Diode.
Diode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diode's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kobashi stalling against the cage.
Diode seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diode.
Kobashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diode.
Diode fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diode can do to turn this around?
Diode defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diode throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diode ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Diode throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diode tries to clinch but Kobashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diode was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Diode has closed the distance and engaged Kobashi in a clinch.
Diode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Diode controls the action.
#T1#
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diode backwards.
Diode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Kobashi keeps control of Diode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diode tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diode misses with a knee to the head.
Kobashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Diode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Diode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Diode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Diode fails to land with a series of punches.
Diode misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobashi lands a brutal head kick. Diode looks out on his feet and Kobashi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kenta Kobashi!
The defeated Light Diode had this to say: 'This is probably the last time you'll ever see me in the ring... it's been a good career but I just can't string together a win anymore so I think I'm going to go ahead and call it quits. Thank you for all the support over my long career and all the best my opponent, who did a real good job. Later'.
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