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Event: OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger checks the leg kick.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
As Declan backs away, Dillinger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Declan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillinger somewhat.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
Declan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Declan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
Dillinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Dillinger throws a low kick but Declan avoids it.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan lands a front kick.
Dillinger slips a jab from Declan.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Declan.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Declan throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Declan tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Declan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillinger punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Declan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dillinger moves forwards but Declan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan's corner calls for a 1-2. Declan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillinger blocks an elbow strike.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Declan lands a left hand.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Declan catches Dillinger right on the button with a cross.
Dillinger cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Declan.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Declan.
Dillinger is looking to wear down Declan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Declan.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Declan.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Declan misses with the combination.
Declan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Declan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Dillinger both land. Nice combination.
Dillinger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Declan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Declan throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger blocks the body kick.
Dillinger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Declan checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Dillinger sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Dillinger dives in and scores a takedown into Declan's guard.
Dillinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillinger 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.
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dillinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Dillinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dillinger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Dillinger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Declan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Dillinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Dillinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
Declan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger pushes Declan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dillinger scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
Declan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Declan is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling him.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillinger misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dillinger's brow.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dillinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dillinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Dillinger blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Declan tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Dillinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dillinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Declan misses with an elbow strike.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger avoids the elbow strike from Declan, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dillinger'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.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Declan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dillinger's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Declan but Declan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillinger takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Declan slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Declan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillinger connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Declan looks for the body kick but Dillinger saw that one coming.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Declan throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
Dillinger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
Declan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
A countering left hand to the body from Declan misses.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Dillinger's shoulder, as Dillinger tries to avoid the shot.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Declan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Dillinger staying out of range there.
Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
Declan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Dillinger goes for a double leg but Declan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Declan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Declan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Declan!
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.#T3#
Dillinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillinger can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan connects with the punch.
Dillinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan with a nice cross.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Declan defends it nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan 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.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan lands a head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
Declan feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Declan throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Declan tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Declan 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!

In his post fight interview, Goban Declan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 370: Reapers     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Dillinger with a hook.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Spartan misses with a straight left.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spartan walks into a jab.
Spartan throws the kick towards the body but Dillinger avoids it.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spartan.#TD2#
Spartan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dillinger was covering up waiting for the punch and Spartan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dillinger wants to pass to mount but Spartan is defending the position. #T2#
Spartan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dillinger controlling the action here.
Spartan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #T3#
Spartan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillinger is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.#SUB2#
Spartan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Spartan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillinger sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Spartan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spartan lands a leg kick that knocks Dillinger off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spartan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1-2. Spartan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spartan throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spartan scores with a one two! Dillinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spartan swings widly with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Dillinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Furio Spartan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Dillinger slips a jab from Spartan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Spartan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Spartan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A cross from Dillinger lands.
Spartan throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Spartan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillinger digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spartan cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spartan slips under a jab from Dillinger.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a quick counter head kick but Spartan was just out of range.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Spartan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Dillinger. Beautiful body shot.
Spartan throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Dillinger lands a jab to Spartan's midsection.
Dillinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dillinger scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan misses with the body kick
and Dillinger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Spartan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartan.#T3#
Spartan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartan lands with a straight right. Dillinger didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spartan checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Spartan.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartan.
And Dillinger counters with a quick kick to the body but Spartan blocks it.
Dillinger throws a hook but Spartan avoids it easily.
Spartan lands the left hand.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Spartan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spartan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Dillinger throws a good cross that connects.
Spartan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spartan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Dillinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan did well to prevent Dillinger getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Spartan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillinger pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Spartan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillinger is stalling in the full guard.
Dillinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spartan's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger pushes down on Spartan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dillinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furio Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spartan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spartan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Dillinger swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dillinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spartan.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
Spartan misses with a jab to the body
and Dillinger counters with a leg kick.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Spartan.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartan as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dillinger scrambles back to his feet.
Dillinger slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Spartan lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartan wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Spartan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillinger under the eye.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan with a nice cross.
Spartan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Spartan with a series of wild strikes but Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Spartan connects with a crisp jab.
Dillinger misses with a jab to the body
and Spartan counters with a good low kick that Dillinger was not able to check.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Spartan misses with a straight left. #T3#
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. Spartan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan tries to move into range but Dillinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spartan.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Spartan.
Spartan 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.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spartan tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spartan to the ground. Spartan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spartan lands with a cross.
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spartan connects with the punch.
Dillinger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dillinger takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spartan.
Dillinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Spartan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spartan 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!

Furio Spartan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 367: Grimson vs Montezuma     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Dillinger misses with a body punch
and Fist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dillinger thinking.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Dillinger gets caught flat footed, as Fist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fist wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
Dillinger trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fist's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Fist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Fist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dillinger slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fist tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
Dillinger controlling the pace.
Fist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Dillinger stays in close to Fist's body and controls the position.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fist backs up against the cage.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Dillinger's ribs.
Fist lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Dillinger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fist.#T4#
Fist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillinger as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Fist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dillinger's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Dillinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist blocks a body shot from Dillinger. #BC#
Fist breaks from the clinch.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Second Fist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Dillinger throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist is looking to wear down Dillinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist lands a two punch combo.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Fist has momentary wrist control but Dillinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger looking to sit in guard and control but Fist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dillinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dillinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fist haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fist won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Fist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillinger has Fist pulled in close to control his posture.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fist is one step ahead there.
Fist is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Second Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a combination. Dillinger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Dillinger flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away.
Fist throws a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger works the jab nicely.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Fist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fist takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Fist misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillinger's calf.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Fist slips under a jab from Dillinger.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Fist tries to counter by clinching up but Dillinger breaks away and moves out of range.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
A quick step to the side and Fist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Second Fist dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dillinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dillinger scrambles back to his feet.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Dillinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fist is looking to counter the offense by Dillinger and move into the clinch.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Second Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger jabs Fist right on the nose. Fist blinks but takes it well.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Fist misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillinger. That's going to slow Fist down.
Dillinger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
Fist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Fist.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
Fist looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fist.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Fist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger cracks Fist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist throws a nice looking combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Fist moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillinger stalling against the cage.
Fist creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Dillinger.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Fist.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch but Fist improves position.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
Dillinger blocks an elbow strike from Fist. #T3##BC#
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist slips a straight right by Dillinger.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Fist.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Fist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger scoring well with a low kick there.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Second Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Fist scores with a one two! Dillinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist cracks Dillinger with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFist.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Dillinger's ribs.
Dillinger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fist scores with a head kick. Dillinger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Fist jabs Dillinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Second Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fist 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Second Fist!

Second Fist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 362: Punch-Drunk     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wowie has time to react.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Dillinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Wowie gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dillinger.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Wowie controls his hands. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dillinger throws a hook but Wowie avoids it easily.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wowie at a distance.
Dillinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger lands a nice shot that snaps Wowie's head back. #T1#
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wowie misses with a few strikes there.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Wowie's body.
Dillinger tries a low kick but Wowie avoids it.
Wowie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wowie digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Dillinger throws a hook but Wowie blocks it.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Wowie's leg. Wowie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wowie throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Dillinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Dillinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dillinger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Wowie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Wowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wowie's head backwards.#CL2#
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Wowie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie lands a knee to the head.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wowie backwards. #T3#
Wowie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
A short right from Wowie.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Dillinger scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wowie clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dillinger tries to stall but Wowie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dillinger blocks the elbow strike.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillinger blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Wowie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wowie trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wowie tries to clinch but Dillinger moves away
and Dillinger counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks it.
Wowie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dillinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Wowie controls his hands.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wowie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wowie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillinger avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wowie doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillinger circles away.
Wowie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillinger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Dillinger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wowie backs up against the cage.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wowie wants to clinch.
Dillinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie misses with a double jab
and Dillinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wowie throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Wowie misses with a combination
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.
Wowie slips a jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wowie's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
Dillinger connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger jabs Wowie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Wowie slips the punch.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wowie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wowie throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wowie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Dillinger connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Wowie lands with a kick to the temple. Dillinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Wowie is out of range.
Wowie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger connects with a jab.#CL#
Wowie clinches up against the cage.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Dillinger is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie throws a combination that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wowie thinking.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillinger lands a nice shot that snaps Wowie's head back.
Dillinger scores with a hook.#T3#
Wowie fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Wowie clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillinger looking to stall.
Wowie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Wowie pushes off an throws an elbow but Dillinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger lunges at Wowie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wowie's hand.
Wowie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wowie counters with a three punch combo that has Dillinger backing up. Dillinger nods at Wowie to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie wants to clinch but Dillinger slips to the side
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wowie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wowie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Dillinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Wowie off the cage and back into range.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
Wowie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillinger circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wowie checks a leg kick.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wowie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wowie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
Wowie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
Wowie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Wowie slips the punch.#CL#
Wowie darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.#BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wowie throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wowie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Wowie.
A lazy body kick from Wowie
and Dillinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wowie's knee momentarily.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Wowie.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillinger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Wowie misses its target.
Wowie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wowie closes the distance but Dillinger moves to the side
and Dillinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Wowie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger digs a good body shot into Wowie's ribs.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Wowie lands a big head kick that sends Dillinger tumbling to the mat! Wowie takes a step backwards and waves Dillinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Nice shot lands for Dillinger.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dillinger swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wowie is looking to wear down Dillinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wowie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Some wild striking there from Wowie.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wowie on the side of the head.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Wowie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Wowie tries to clinch
and Dillinger counters with a left to the body.
Dillinger avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wowie dodges the punch combination from Dillinger.
Dillinger digs a good body shot into Wowie's ribs.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Wowie misses with a double jab
and Wowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wowie is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Dillinger finds it's target.#CL#
Wowie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger. #BC2#
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wowie tries to clinch but Dillinger moves away
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Wowie misses the target.
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
As Dillinger backs away, Wowie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
Wowie tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie wants to clinch.
Wowie tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick
and Dillinger counters with a nice body shot.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Dillinger scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillinger 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

John Dillinger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: OFC 357: BK vs Gray     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Danneskjöld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillinger swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Danneskjöld is working for takedown but Dillinger is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Danneskjöld fails to land.
Danneskjöld is trying to stall.
Dillinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Danneskjöld backwards. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danneskjöld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Danneskjöld shoots in but Dillinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
Danneskjöld works over Dillinger's head and body with a nice combination.
Dillinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Danneskjöld is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Dillinger there.
John Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Danneskjöld.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Danneskjöld dives in and grabs Dillinger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillinger pushes down on Danneskjöld's head and hops out.
Dillinger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Danneskjöld's front leg.
Danneskjöld misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger throws a shot to the body.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Danneskjöld feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Dillinger manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that misses.
Danneskjöld shoots in but no luck this time.
Danneskjöld moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Danneskjöld is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it. #CL#
Danneskjöld instigates a clinch.
Dillinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danneskjöld throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Danneskjöld misses with a punch on the inside.
Danneskjöld swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danneskjöld is out of range.
Danneskjöld swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillinger unleashes a big counter combination but Danneskjöld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger throws a hook but Danneskjöld blocks it.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Danneskjöld's knee but Danneskjöld avoids it well.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Danneskjöld checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danneskjöld misses with a takedown
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Danneskjöld throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely. #T4#
Danneskjöld turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Dillinger gets caught flat footed, as Danneskjöld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Danneskjöld'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.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danneskjöld postures up and lands a big shot to Dillinger's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danneskjöld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danneskjöld is pushing down on Dillinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dillinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Danneskjöld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dillinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Danneskjöld is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dillinger reverses the position - he's now on top in Danneskjöld's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danneskjöld is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dillinger dips to his left and cracks Danneskjöld with an uppercut!
Danneskjöld misses with a straight right.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Danneskjöld counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danneskjöld connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danneskjöld tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Danneskjöld goes for a double leg but Dillinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillinger continues to drive forward.#TD#
Danneskjöld looking to score a takedown here. Dillinger is defending well but Danneskjöld drives through and ends up in Dillinger's guard.#ES2#
Dillinger wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Danneskjöld does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Danneskjöld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger seems keen to control Danneskjöld's posture.#T1#
Danneskjöld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danneskjöld is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger can't keep his opponent in guard - Danneskjöld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Danneskjöld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danneskjöld not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danneskjöld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danneskjöld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillinger defending well though.
Danneskjöld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Danneskjöld performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dillinger is not content to let Danneskjöld control the position.#T3#
Danneskjöld tries to pass to full mount but Dillinger defends it.
Dillinger controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danneskjöld cracks Dillinger with an open hand slap.
Danneskjöld goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danneskjöld connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger. #TD#
Danneskjöld shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dillinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillinger is pulling down on Danneskjöld's head to control his posture. #T4#
Danneskjöld throws a strike but Dillinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but instead Dillinger has moved into half guard.
Ragnar Danneskjöld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
Dillinger is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but Danneskjöld defending well.
Danneskjöld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillinger is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Danneskjöld tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Danneskjöld 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.
Danneskjöld tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Danneskjöld tries for a takedown but Dillinger circles away easily
and Dillinger counters with a nice body shot.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Danneskjöld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.
Dillinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danneskjöld blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Danneskjöld avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Dillinger as Danneskjöld shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danneskjöld doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danneskjöld throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Danneskjöld ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dillinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Dillinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danneskjöld shoots for a takedown but Dillinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Dillinger misses.
Danneskjöld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillinger pinned against the cage. Dillinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillinger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danneskjöld. Danneskjöld obviously looking to wear him down.
Danneskjöld shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillinger tries to sprawl out of it but Danneskjöld keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danneskjöld backing away here, and Dillinger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Danneskjöld takes one to the side of the head.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Danneskjöld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Dillinger. No joy for Danneskjöld on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Nice sprawl there from Dillinger as Danneskjöld shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danneskjöld closes the distance and clinches up with Dillinger, looking for a takedown. Danneskjöld pushes Dillinger against the cage but Dillinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillinger thumps Danneskjöld with a low kick.
Danneskjöld misses with a body shot.
Dillinger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danneskjöld.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Danneskjöld takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Danneskjöld fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dillinger to the ground. Danneskjöld is now in Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger pulls Danneskjöld in close to his closed guard and prevents Danneskjöld from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
Danneskjöld advances to half guard. #T4#
Danneskjöld stalling away here and it's allowed Dillinger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dillinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Danneskjöld from controlling successfully.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Danneskjöld from controlling successfully.
Danneskjöld is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dillinger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danneskjöld is one step ahead there.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Dillinger is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillinger 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

John Dillinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Ragnar Danneskjöld was interviewed post fight and said 'Who is John Galt?'.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night L     
Date:   Apr 20, 2018
#R1#
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Martin lands with a right hand.
Martin throws out a leg kick but Dillinger moves out of range and Martin only half commits.
Martin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Dillinger lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillinger lands a two punch combo.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillinger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martin eats them both and turns towards Dillinger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger thumps Martin with a low kick.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Dillinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Dillinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Martin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dillinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin connects with the punch.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martin's knee momentarily.#TD#
Dillinger gets a double leg takedown into Martin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Dillinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Dillinger is proving a slippery customer.
Dillinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick. #T3#
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin throws a low kick but Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Dillinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillinger.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Dillinger defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin scores with a one two! Dillinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martin cracks Dillinger with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin swinging wildly here.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillinger finish him?
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Dillinger clinches with his opponent.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dillinger. #T4##BC#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillinger tries to score with a low kick but Martin moves his leg out of the way.
Dillinger staying out of range there.
Carter Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dillinger clinches.
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger works the jab nicely.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin checks a low kick from Dillinger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Martin misses.
A good leg kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martin checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillinger counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Martin lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Dillinger slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Dillinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Dillinger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martin lands with a hook. Dillinger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martin cracks Dillinger with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Dillinger counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Dillinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Martin throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Martin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good shot there by Martin.#ROC2#
Dillinger is rocked!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin throws a body kick that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Dillinger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dillinger on the side of the head.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin cracks Dillinger with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger scores with a body shot. #TD#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dillinger tries to advance to mount but Martin instead regains half guard.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
Martin wants to control but Dillinger is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dillinger is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin trying to control but Dillinger postures up.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martin is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Martin moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Martin throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carter Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dillinger drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger works the jab nicely.
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dillinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Martin.#T1#
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Martin misses.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Martin.
Dillinger throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Martin crashing down! Martin tries to stagger back to his feet but Dillinger just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Martin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dillinger!
John Dillinger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Dillinger backpedaling.
Frost connects with an inside leg kick.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost scores with a body shot. #CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Frost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Dillinger.
Dillinger working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!#CL#
Frost instigates a clinch.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost. #T1#
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Dillinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Dillinger.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frost.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost just leaning against Dillinger, taking a breather.
Frost digs a right hand into Dillinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dillinger's gas tank.
Dillinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Dillinger's head.
I was talking to Frost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Dillinger's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
Frost tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost slowing the pace effectively.#T3##BC2#
Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger misses with a two punch combination.
Frost's corner calls for a 1-2. Frost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillinger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dillinger digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Frost connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Dillinger settles back down.
A head kick misses from Frost.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger wants to slow Frost down by chopping away at his legs.
Frost looks to clinch
and Dillinger counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost throws a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Frost throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Frost forces Dillinger back against the cage and clinches.
Dillinger stalling the fight.
Frost gets through Dillinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Dillinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger is trying to break free.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Dillinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Dillinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost is working Dillinger over against the cage.#T3#
Dillinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost working aggressively here.
Dillinger is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Dillinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Dillinger takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands a right hand.
Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost keeps control of Dillinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Frost working aggressively here. #T4#
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost stalling against the cage.
Frost'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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Dillinger working aggressively here.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Frost keeps control of Dillinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost throws a head kick that half lands.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Dillinger rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillinger as he jumps to the side.
Frost moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDillinger.#T1#
Frost throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick
and Dillinger counters with a thumping low kick.
Dillinger throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillinger circles away.
Frost wants to slow Dillinger down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Frost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dillinger is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Frost is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dillinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.
Dillinger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.#CL#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillinger blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Dillinger lands a left hand.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Frost wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olaf Frost.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!

After winning the bout, Olaf Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 339: Wyatt vs Salgado     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Dillinger takes one to the side of the head.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Dillinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
Dillinger can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger slows down the pace here. #T1#
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki throws a good cross that connects.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aoki drops Dillinger with a big left hand! Dillinger is injured, injured bad! Aoki jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loki Aoki!
After winning the bout, Loki Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bateman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Bateman shoots in and gets a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger striking from the bottom.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Dillinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Dillinger saw that one coming.#TD#
Bateman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dillinger prevents Bateman from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Bateman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
Dillinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman staying busy and making it hard for Dillinger to control.
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!
Dillinger is landing with strikes. Bateman can't take much more of this.#CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Even with his hooks in, Dillinger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bateman is keeping busy.
Dillinger biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Bateman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dillinger wants to control the position but Bateman frees himself and scrambles - Dillinger manages to regain control in side control.
Dillinger looking to control but instead Bateman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dillinger is pressing down on Bateman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bateman is holding on for now.
Dillinger is still trying to improve position.
Bateman is looking for a sweep. Dillinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bateman moves into full guard.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.
Bateman controls Dillinger momentarily but Dillinger frees himself.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillinger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Bateman catches Dillinger right on the button with a cross.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Dillinger counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman misses the jab.#TD#
Bateman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddy Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman wants to pass to mount but Dillinger is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Dillinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Bateman is trying to work for a kimura but Dillinger is defending well.
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Dillinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillinger is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well. #SUB#
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Dillinger defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Dillinger is working away. #SUB#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillinger is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman works his way into side control.
Bateman tries to move to mount but Dillinger blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Bateman trying to control the action but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Dillinger tries to improve position but can't.
Dillinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bateman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Dillinger clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Bateman blocks a jab.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a solid leg kick but Bateman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillinger.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillinger thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Bateman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bateman 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.
Bateman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bateman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dillinger sprawls and moves away.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
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!
Dillinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Dillinger throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bateman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Bateman throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Bateman blocks the low kick.#T3#
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bateman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Bateman tries to counter with a takedown but Dillinger is quick to defend against it.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
John Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman throws a series of strikes that have Dillinger backpedaling.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Bateman coming out on top.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillinger's waist but Dillinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Dillinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillinger continues to drive forward.
Bateman misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger wants to slow Bateman down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger motions for Bateman to come forward. Dillinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Paddy Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger catches Bateman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!

An out of breath Paddy Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kroblur jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Kroblur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Kroblur gets an underhook and turns Dillinger into the cage.
Kroblur can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Dillinger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kroblur is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dillinger to the mat. Dillinger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kroblur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now.
Dillinger preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Dillinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kroblur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dillinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Dillinger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur trying to control the position here. #T2#
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kroblur controls Dillinger momentarily but Dillinger frees himself.
Kroblur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillinger.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kroblur has wrist control.#T3#
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillinger cracks Kroblur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kroblur moves out of range easily.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kroblur.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kroblur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dillinger's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur works over Dillinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kroblur is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kroblur works over Dillinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur cracks Dillinger with a solid left hand.
Kroblur distracts Dillinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kroblur tries for a takedown but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Kroblur's knee but Kroblur avoids it well. #CL#
Dillinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroblur, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kroblur gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dillinger wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dillinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Kroblur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur prevents Dillinger from improving his position.
Kroblur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Dillinger controlling the position for now.
Kroblur works his way into full mount!
Kroblur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dillinger is looking to escape.
Dillinger throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kroblur. What's that going to do exactly?
Dillinger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kroblur with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Kroblur controlling from the full mount.
Kroblur in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dillinger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroblur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dillinger taking some punishment here, with Kroblur in his half guard.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur looks to land a strike but Dillinger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving. #T3#
Dillinger pulls Kroblur in close to his closed guard and prevents Kroblur from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kroblur controlling the position well.
Dillinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kroblur wants to control but Dillinger is keeping busy.
Dillinger throws a strike but Kroblur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dillinger trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Dillinger throws a strike but Kroblur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dillinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Kroblur works over Dillinger with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kroblur counters with a leg kick.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroblur.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroblur is defended easily by Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Kroblur counters with an outside leg kick. #T1##TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kroblur lands in his opponent's guard.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger is trying to keep Kroblur in close.
Kroblur is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kroblur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Dillinger blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Kroblur moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kroblur duly obliges.
Kroblur darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Kroblur into the cage.
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Jab from Kroblur.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Kroblur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kroblur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dillinger takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.#T4#
Dillinger throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dillinger with a body shot.
Kroblur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur jabs Dillinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kroblur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Kroblur digs a good body shot into Dillinger's ribs.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
Kroblur connects with a body shot.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Kroblur moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kroblur's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kroblur 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

Matt Kroblur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 321: Creepshow     
Date:   Oct 31, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik has a takedown stuffed.
Dillinger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger throws a jab when Chlapik was well out of range.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlapik is just out of range.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Dillinger's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dillinger misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab. #T1#
Dillinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger is looking to slow Chlapik down with leg kicks.
Chlapik misses the jab.
Dillinger tried to counter with a leg kick but Chlapik avoided it.
A nice combination there by Chlapik.
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger scores with a one two! Chlapik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chlapik's calf.
Chlapik lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillinger's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlapik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlapik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Chlapik. #T2#
Chlapik tries for a takedown but Dillinger circles away easily
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlapik scores with a nice right hand.
Chlapik lands with a slapping head kick.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Chlapik.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik lands a body shot.
Chlapik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that Chlapik avoids nicely.
Chlapik scores with a shot to the body.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Chlapik is out of range. #T3#
Dillinger connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dillinger's head.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Chlapik misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Chlapik.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chlapik.
Chlapik feints the counter takedown.
Chlapik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dillinger tries to land a front kick but Chlapik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Dillinger.
Chlapik fails with a takedown attempt.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Chlapik.#T4#
Chlapik lands with a kick to the temple. Dillinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Chlapik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dillinger counters with a low kick, right behind Chlapik 's knee.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Chlapik is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Dillinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik misses with a two punch combination.
Dillinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chlapik lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chlapik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Dillinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chlapik!
Chlapik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chlapik can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away.
Dillinger landing strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Chlapik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dillinger wants to control but Chlapik is keeping him busy.
Dillinger is really struggling to control Chlapik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillinger happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Dillinger stands up and beckons Chlapik to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlapik is just out of range.
Chlapik feints a jab promting Dillinger to slip. Chlapik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dillinger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlapik moves away.
Chlapik tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chlapik.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the body
and Chlapik counters with a head kick. That will keep Dillinger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chlapik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillinger looks for the body kick but Chlapik saw that one coming.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Chlapik's shoulder, as Chlapik tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Chlapik lands a left and a right that send Dillinger crashing to the mat, dazed. Chlapik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Dillinger is rocked!#T3#
Dillinger with a nice cross.
Oh Dillinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chlapik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Dillinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Chlapik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chlapik throws a sloppy body shot
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chlapik connects with a high kick.
Chlapik fails to land with a series of punches.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Dillinger.#ROC#
Chlapik is rocked!
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlapik is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillinger finish him?
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chlapik is breathing heavily.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Chlapik is out of range.
Chlapik seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chlapik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillinger sizes up Chlapik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chlapik wants to clinch but Dillinger slips to the side
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlapik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dillinger drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chlapik right on the button. Chlapik goes down! Dillinger follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dillinger gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dillinger!
A less than humble John Dillinger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank '.

 

Event: OFC 315: Demons     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger jabs at Houston's body.
Dillinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Good exchange - Dillinger coming out on top.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillinger throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
As Dillinger backs away, Houston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from Dillinger lands.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger wants to slow Houston down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston slips a jab from Dillinger.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dillinger.
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!
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Dillinger.
Houston cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Houston throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston lands a head kick. Dillinger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Dillinger finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Houston missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillinger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dillinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Houston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
Houston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dillinger if he has to take too many more of those.
Dillinger lands a slapping body shot.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.
Houston scores with a nice strike.
Houston is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Houston does no damage.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab. #T3#
Houston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Houston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillinger's calf.
Houston avoids the body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
We've been told by Houston's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Houston defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger punishes Houston's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston misses with a combination #CL2#
and Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Houston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston scores with a body shot. #T4#
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger works Houston's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Houston moved out of range.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Dillinger off the cage and back into range.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Houston moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Houston lands but Dillinger takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Houston throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dillinger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dillinger avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Houston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston throws a one two combo.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Houston.
Dillinger swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dillinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston thuds a left hand into Dillinger's body.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Houston.
Dillinger scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and Houston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Houston slips under a jab.
Dillinger tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
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!
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Dillinger throws a series of strikes that have Houston backpedaling.
Houston connects with a body shot that sends Dillinger's belly button to the back.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dillinger.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Houston, as that shot connected.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Houston sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Houston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Houston's body.
Houston jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Houston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houston throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Houston.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Houston lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses with the combination.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Houston can pounce on him.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Houston blocks a jab.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Houston throws a counter high kick but Dillinger was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Dillinger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston lands a head kick. Dillinger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Houston scores with a jab to the head.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Houston as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houston throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Houston lands a head kick. Dillinger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Houston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Dillinger scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houston lands a right hook to the body.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Houston's head backwards.
Houston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.
Dillinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Dillinger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Houston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.
Houston staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Houston lands a head kick!
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Houston.
Houston connects with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Houston blocks the low kick.
Houston moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Houston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dillinger tries a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houston.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
Nice combo by Dillinger! Oh, that's hurt him - Houston falls to the canvas and Dillinger follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Houston is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston prevents Dillinger from improving position.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Houston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston is looking to reverse the position.
Houston struggling a bit here.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Houston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger working the ground and pound but Houston is defending the strikes.
Houston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dillinger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Dillinger.
I think Houston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Houston!

A very excited looking Max Houston 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.

 

Event: Syn 529 - Gravity     
Date:   Jun 09, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Atunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Dillinger works the jab nicely.
Atunes slips a straight right by Dillinger.#CL#
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillinger.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Dillinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
Dillinger looks winded!
Atunes gets through Dillinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Atunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Dillinger toppling to the canvas! Dillinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atunes finish him?!#ROC#
Dillinger is rocked!#CL#
Atunes forces Dillinger back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with some punches.
A short right from Dillinger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3##BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Dillinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Atunes cracks Dillinger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Atunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dillinger to stand back up!
Dillinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?#CL2#
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Atunes checks it. #T4#
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Atunes counters with a crisp one two that drops Dillinger! Atunes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dillinger to his feet! Dillinger is in big trouble!
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Atunes cracks Dillinger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Atunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dillinger to stand back up!
Dillinger leaves his chin hanging out and Atunes seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dillinger crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, Arturo Atunes took to the microphone: 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Jim missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Jim moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dillinger.
Jim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Jim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jim connects with a crisp jab.
Jim throws an off balance right hand
and Dillinger counters with a nice body shot.
Jim scores with a nice right hand.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim tests Dillinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Dillinger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Jim is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillinger has wrist control.
Jim wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
Jim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
Dillinger is trying to control the position but Jim postures up.
Dillinger is pulling down on Jim's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim throwing strikes but missing.
Jim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Jim.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Jim moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Jim avoids it.
Jim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
Jim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Jim connects with a body shot that sends Dillinger's belly button to the back.
Dillinger throws a solid leg kick but Jim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillinger but Dillinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jim looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jim.
Dillinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dillinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jim is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillinger trying to control from the bottom.
Dillinger gets full guard.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
Jim stays in close to Dillinger's body and controls the position.
Jim looking to sit in guard and control but Dillinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Jim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Jim has wrist control.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Jim has wrist control.
Jim controlling Dillinger's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Jim moved out of range nicely.
And Jim tries to counter it with a takedown but Dillinger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dillinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Jim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jim takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Jim dives in and grabs Dillinger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillinger pushes down on Jim's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger wants to slow Jim down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger tries to clinch up but Jim circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillinger.
Jim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jim counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jim manages to avoid it.
Dillinger is looking to wear down Jim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jim misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillinger counters with a low kick, right behind Jim 's knee.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jim.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Jim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillinger momentarily.
Dillinger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Jim.
Taiga Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger moves into range and connects with a 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!
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away.
Dillinger chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Dillinger takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dillinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jim's corner calls for a 1-2. Jim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the body
and Jim counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jim or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad.
Dillinger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Dillinger darts in trying to clinch
and Jim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Dillinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jim misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jim.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Jim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Jim moved away.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Jim misses the shot to the body.
As Jim backs away, Dillinger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but Jim ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger walks into a left hand.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Jim avoids it.
Jim slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Jim moved out of range.#TD2#
Jim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jim showed some decent athleticism there.
Dillinger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jim in particular looking to stall.
Jim 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. #T4#
Dillinger gets back to full guard.
Jim is stalling in the full guard.
Jim throwing strikes but missing.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger misses with a hook
letting Jim counter with a right hand.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dillinger - the referee stops the clock and Jim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dillinger. Jim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim.
A swing and a miss from Jim.
Jim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jim.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jim cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Jim.
Jim connects with a right hand. Dillinger shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger misses with a few strikes there.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jim avoids a kick to the body.
Dillinger slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jim throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.#T1#
Dillinger scores with a nice body kick.
Jim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Jim's shoulder, as Jim tries to avoid the shot.
Jim misses with a head kick.
Dillinger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jim scores with a body shot.
Jim connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Jim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dillinger trying to keep a closed guard but Jim is proving a slippery customer.
Jim wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jim throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillinger pinned against the cage. Dillinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillinger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dillinger takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jim.#T3#
Dillinger swings for the body but Jim moves out of range.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Crunch! Dillinger slams his shin into Jim's torso.
Jim cracks Dillinger with an open hand slap.
Jim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jim lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Jim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a quick counter head kick but Jim was just out of range.
Dillinger takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Jim lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jim throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillinger.
A swing and a miss from Jim.
Jim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jim avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Jim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Jim slips a straight right by Dillinger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Jim misses with a body shot.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim with the counter takedown but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. Jim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Jim.
Dillinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jim darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Jim into the cage.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Dillinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jim.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Jim moved out of range nicely.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jim scores with a jab. Dillinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jim tests Dillinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taiga Jim.
I think Jim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Syn 522 - Melee     
Date:   Apr 28, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger thows a leg kick but Raven checks it
and Raven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Raven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raven tries to counter by clinching up but Dillinger breaks away and moves out of range.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dillinger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Raven tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Raven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raven can pounce on him.
Raven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
Raven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raven avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Dillinger fails to land the takedown.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Raven.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raven.
Raven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Raven moves out of range easily.
Raven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dillinger manages to circle out of the way.
Raven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raven swinging wildly here.
Raven misses the jab.
Dillinger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillinger connects with a body shot.
Raven on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Dillinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Raven circles away. #CL#
Raven instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Raven back against the cage.
Raven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
Dillinger is trying to force a seperation but Raven has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Raven.
Raven stalling in the clinch but Dillinger improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raven.
Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Raven won't allow it.
Raven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Dillinger working aggressively here.
Raven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas Raven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Dillinger wants to take the fight to the mat but Raven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raven scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Raven. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Raven.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravens head.
Raven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Raven working aggressively here.
Raven misses with a body punch.
Dillinger cracks Raven with a nice body shot.
Dillinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Raven controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raven. #TD2#
Dillinger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Raven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Raven!#REVR#
Raven is looking to pass into half guard but Dillinger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dillinger is in guard.#REVB#
Raven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raven controlling the position.
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!
Raven working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Raven looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dillinger passes into side control. #T4#
Dillinger in side control, throwing shots but Raven defends.
You can see the frustration on Raven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dillinger working the strikes but Raven uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raven is not content to let Dillinger control the position.
Raven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Raven is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Raven will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Raven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raven manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raven counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Dillinger rushes Raven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raven looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raven. That did some damage!
Dillinger misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dillinger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger trying to control the action but Raven is working from the bottom.
Dillinger is trying to ground and pound but Raven uses the momentary lack of control by Dillinger to regain half guard. #T1#
Raven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger prevents Raven from improving his position.
Raven wants to control but Dillinger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raven is holding on to half guard well.
Dillinger is pressing down on Raven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raven is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raven trying to control but Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger prevents Raven from improving his position.#SUB#
Raven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillinger pulls his head out easily.
Dillinger working Raven over with strikes.
Raven gets full guard.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dillinger is working Raven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dillinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dillinger won't allow Raven to sweep him here.
Dillinger trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raven under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raven lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dillinger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dillinger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A jab lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Raven moves away
and Raven counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raven wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raven.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger misses with a takedown
and Raven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Raven throws a left that rocks Dillinger and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Raven dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dillinger regain composure! #ROC#
Dillinger is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Dillinger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dillinger is still in real trouble! Can Raven finish him?
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillinger keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Raven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillinger.
Raven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dillinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Raven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raven half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raven misses with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Raven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger moves out of range as Raven throws a body kick.
Raven misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
A lazy body kick from Dillinger
and Raven counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Dillinger throws an off balance right hand
and Raven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillinger closes the distance but Raven moves to the side
letting Raven counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Dillinger is rocked!
Dillinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and Raven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raven tries to counter by clinching up but Dillinger breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Raven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Raven moved away.#CL#
Raven moves into the clinch.
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Raven is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillinger gets an underhook and turns Raven into the cage.#T2##BC#
Raven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillinger with a hook.
Raven throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raven throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raven.
Raven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillinger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raven moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Raven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillinger.
Good leg kick by Dillinger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raven looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.#T3#
Dillinger throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
Raven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raven blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Raven blocks the body kick.
Raven throws a hook to the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven scores with a hook to the body. Dillinger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Dillinger.
A swing and a miss from Raven.
Dillinger checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Raven ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Dillinger wants to land a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
Raven looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger flicks out a counter leg kick but Raven steps away.
Raven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Raven lands a jab.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Raven fails to land the takedown.
Dillinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven clobbers Dillinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
Raven takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raven has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raven!

Thomas Raven opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: SYN 518 - Donnelly vs Kim     
Date:   Apr 05, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Dillinger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowe swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Crowe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillinger momentarily.
Crowe scores with a three punch combo!
Crowe blocks the body kick.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dillinger.
Crowe scores with a push kick.
Crowe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crowe throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger tried to counter with a leg kick but Crowe avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crowe throws a low kick, looking for Dillinger's leg but Dillinger calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Dillinger as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Crowe moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowe is out of range and Dillinger settles back down.
Crowe drops his hands momentarily and Dillinger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowe.
It seemed like Crowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
Dillinger working aggressively here.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Crowe pushes Dillinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dillinger is trying to stall.
Crowe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crowe.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillinger is trying to drag Crowe to the mat but Crowe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crowe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dillinger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Crowe kicks off Dillinger and gets to his feet. #T3#
Crowe dips to his left and cracks Dillinger with an uppercut!
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a quick counter head kick but Crowe was just out of range.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Crowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillinger, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crowe.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger blocks an elbow strike from Crowe. #BC#
Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Dillinger lunges at Crowe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowe's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Crowe. #T4#
Crowe is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillinger works over Crowe's head and body with a nice combination.
Crowe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crowe.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crowe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Crowe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crowe.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
Crowe misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dillinger misses its target.
Crowe throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dillinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillinger.
Dillinger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dillinger duly obliges.
Slim Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dillinger!
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
Dillinger checks a low kick from Crowe.
Dillinger tries to counter with a takedown but Crowe is quick to defend against it.
Dillinger connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Crowe rushes Dillinger and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dillinger scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Crowe is rocked!
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!
Dillinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillinger finish him?
Crowe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dillinger pushes Crowe against the cage. Dillinger is working some dirty boxing. Dillinger pushes off with a quick right hook! Crowe goes down! Crowe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dillinger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dillinger!
A victorious John Dillinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4     
Date:   Mar 15, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Dillinger walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger connects with the punch.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.#TD2#
Dillinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Von Kuschelbär regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dillinger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dillinger controlling the action here.
Dillinger misses with a head shot. Von Kuschelbär uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelbär works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger wants to stand but Von Kuschelbär is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillinger trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär working a defensive guard here.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelbär keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Kuschelbär turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Dillinger.
Von Kuschelbär moves forwards but Dillinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger pushes Von Kuschelbär away with a front kick.
Von Kuschelbär cracks the inside of Dillinger's front leg.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelbär takes one to the side of the head.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Von Kuschelbär scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Kuschelbär throws a poor cross that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Kuschelbär comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
A solid body kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Kuschelbär sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dillinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Von Kuschelbär's body.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Von Kuschelbär takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries a low kick but Von Kuschelbär avoids it.
Dillinger moves out of range as Von Kuschelbär strikes.
That kick from Von Kuschelbär tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Dillinger checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelbär. #T1##CL2#
Dillinger clinches up with Von Kuschelbär and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär being controlled against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger is pressed up against the cage. Von Kuschelbär has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillinger down to the mat. Dillinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär throws a good cross that connects.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Dillinger misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Kuschelbär counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Kuschelbär sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillinger somewhat.#T2#
Dillinger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Kuschelbär makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away.
Von Kuschelbär takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelbär lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
Von Kuschelbär getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a combination
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillinger thuds his shin into the meat of Von Kuschelbär's side.#T3#
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Kuschelbär looks for the body kick but Dillinger saw that one coming.
Dillinger wants to counter with a clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him away.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Kuschelbär on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dillinger cracks Von Kuschelbär with a good jab.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. Von Kuschelbär looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Dillinger misses.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Kuschelbär counter with a right hand.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Dillinger gets the takedown into side control.
Dillinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Von Kuschelbär's head but Von Kuschelbär avoids it well.
Dillinger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dillinger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Von Kuschelbär works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dillinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dillinger trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Dillinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
Von Kuschelbär digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelbär.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
letting Von Kuschelbär counter with a right hand.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär delivers a nice body kick.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Kuschelbär.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Kuschelbär, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Kuschelbär blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillinger looks to throw a body kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär moves forwards but Dillinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Kuschelbär misses its target.
Von Kuschelbär takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick as Dillinger jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelbär has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelbär and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelbär as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelbär cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillinger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Dillinger sees coming a mile off.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the button.
Dillinger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelbär checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger feints a counter leg kick.
Dillinger tried to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Kuschelbär swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Von Kuschelbär has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillinger.
A punch combination from Dillinger misses.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Von Kuschelbär thuds a left hand into Dillinger's body.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Kuschelbär's calf.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär jabs Dillinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Dillinger with a good jab.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
letting Von Kuschelbär counter with a right hand.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dillinger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Kuschelbär's head. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Kuschelbär manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillinger postures up and lands a big shot to Von Kuschelbär's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the position but Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillinger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Dillinger 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.
Dillinger stands and throws Von Kuschelbär's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelbär has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!

After the fight, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas     
Date:   Jan 11, 2017
#R1#
Hawk tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Hawk checks a low kick from Dillinger.#TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Dillinger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dillinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillinger's guard. #REVB#
Dillinger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
Dillinger 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.
Hawk being controlled here momentarily.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hawk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice body shot.
Dillinger connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Dillinger gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk tries to bench press Dillinger off him but Dillinger keeps the position. #T3#
Dillinger scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dillinger is working Hawk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawk tries to buck Dillinger off but Dillinger is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dillinger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dillinger lands some shots froms side control.
Dillinger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dillinger working the body and head with strikes.
Dillinger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dillinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hawk tries to bench press Dillinger off him but Dillinger keeps the position.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillinger off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger is really stuck here. #T4#
Dillinger covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hawk has the hooks in. Dillinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dillinger manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Hawk is now in side control.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
Dillinger parries the strikes from Hawk easily there. Hawk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dillinger to escape.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillinger keeps working.
Hawk working the head with strikes. #SU2#
Hawk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hawk misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dillinger! #T1#
Dillinger is trying to improve his position.
Hawk cracks Dillinger with a big elbow.
Dillinger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Hawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hawk misses with the ground and pound.
Hawk working the ground and pound but Dillinger is defending the strikes.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dillinger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillinger trying to control from the bottom.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Dillinger gets full guard.#T2#
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk is fighting to break Dillinger's control of his arms but Dillinger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillinger is adopting a defensive guard.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Dillinger struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Dillinger is defending well.
Dillinger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dillinger is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dillinger really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dillinger wants to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position but Hawk isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawk raining down shots from the mount!
Dillinger can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk throws a push kick but Dillinger slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Dillinger saw that one coming.
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk punishes Dillinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillinger throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Dillinger steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
Hawk throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Dillinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dillinger needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Dillinger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger scores with a nice body kick.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk connects with the punch.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Dillinger gets a double leg takedown into Hawk's guard.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillinger's guard. #REVB#
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk throws a strike but Dillinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Hawk keeps trying to improve his position.
Dillinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillinger is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Dillinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dillinger wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Dillinger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad. #T4#
Dillinger feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk blocks a leg kick.
Dillinger scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Dillinger.
I think Dillinger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

A victorious John Dillinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thomas Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'Alright ya tough son ofa bitch,.Good fight.'.

 

Event: EVO 280: Beast vs Skif     
Date:   Nov 24, 2016
#R1#
Todd thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Dillinger.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Todd.
Dillinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Todd motions for Dillinger to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd motions for Dillinger to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Dillinger misses.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger with a jab.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Todd lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Todd.
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Dillinger looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dillinger slips under a jab.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Dillinger.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses with a takedown
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Dillinger thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Dillinger's head back. #TD2#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Todd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Todd is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Dillinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Todd defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Nice body kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Todd misses.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.#T1#
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Dillinger.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Todd. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Dillinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Todd up against the cage.
Todd working aggressively here.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
Dillinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todd pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dillinger jabs at Todd's body.
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger lands with a cross.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillinger. That did some damage!
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Dillinger instigates a clinch.
Todd pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Todd tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Todd prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Dillinger connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillinger.#TD2#
Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Todd pulls Dillinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Dillinger from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Todd!#REVR#
Todd is stalling in the full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger pulls Todd in to control the position.
Dillinger is looking to sweep but instead, Todd has passed into half guard. #T2#
Dillinger is looking to improve his position.
Dillinger won't allow Todd to pass to mount.
Dillinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Todd content to stall in guard here.
Dillinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Dillinger working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Todd enables Dillinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Todd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Todd pushes Dillinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A left and a right from Todd both land. Nice combination.
Dillinger checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd scores with a body shot. #T4#
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillinger under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger scores with a push kick.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Dillinger's torso.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Dillinger throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Dillinger pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd misses the jab.#T1#
Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Dillinger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillinger lands the left hand.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger.
Nice uppercut there from Dillinger.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillinger scores with a push kick.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Dillinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Dillinger 's knee.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd slips a jab from Dillinger.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it.
Dillinger motions for Todd to come forward. Dillinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dillinger's head.
Dillinger shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Dillinger closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Dillinger pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Dillinger has picked Todd up - he's going for a ride! Dillinger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Todd controlling the position for now.
Todd is not content to let Dillinger control the position.#T4#
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dillinger working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Dillinger sits in half guard.
Todd trying to hold on to Dillinger's head to control him but Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Todd misses with a straight left. #CL#
Todd has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
Dillinger is trying to stall.
Dillinger wants to stall.
Dillinger seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Todd tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Todd misses with some punches.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillinger taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the elbow strike from Dillinger, against the cage.
Dillinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillinger walks into a left hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Dillinger tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Todd.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dillinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillinger with a poor takedown
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.#T3#
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger. #T4#
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
Dillinger throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Dillinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillinger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
Dillinger scores with a jab.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!

Rockmeteller Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Dillinger connects with a single shot there.
Dillinger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Freedom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that Freedom avoids nicely.
Freedom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger throws a leg kick which misses Freedom's front leg but catches the back leg as Freedom tries to avoid it.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freedom. #CL#
Freedom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freedom misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger lands a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freedom checks a leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedom swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Freedom is looking to land body kicks.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Dillinger is looking to slow Freedom down with leg kicks.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Freedom checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a head kick.
Dillinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freedom throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freedom throws a body kick that misses.
Freedom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and Freedom counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Freedom.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillinger.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dillinger checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Freedom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Freedom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freedom throws a sloppy head kick and Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Freedom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillinger.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
A jab from Freedom misses.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freedom is looking to counter the offense by Dillinger and move into the clinch.
Freedom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dillinger will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger takes one on the button.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Freedom throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger's knee but Dillinger avoids it well. #T3#
Dillinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillinger. That's going to slow Freedom down.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and Freedom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freedom tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Freedom throws a hook to the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Freedom moved away.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Freedom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freedom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freedom cracks Dillinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freedom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freedom lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Dillinger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freedom misses with a double jab
and Dillinger counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Freedom misses the target.
Dillinger moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Freedom scores with a jab.
Freedom blocks a leg kick.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger connects with a looping right hand.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Freedom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freedom is looking to counter punch.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Freedom moved out of range nicely.
Freedom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dillinger misses with a leg kick
and Freedom counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freedom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freedom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freedom is adopting a defensive guard.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger slips nicely into half guard.
Dillinger wants to take a breather but Freedom is having none of it.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Dillinger lands strikes from half guard.
Dillinger stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Freedom dodges it nicely.
Dillinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freedom defending well though.
Freedom is trying to stand back up but Dillinger is controlling him
Dillinger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freedom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillinger not doing much here.
Freedom is looking to get back to full guard here but Dillinger has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Dillinger scoring with punches from side control.
Freedom is looking to regain half guard here but Dillinger keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillinger scores with punches from side control.
Dillinger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dillinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dillinger in side control, throwing shots but Freedom defends. #T3#
Freedom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillinger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dillinger is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillinger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Freedom's head but Freedom avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Dillinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dillinger working the ground and pound.
Dillinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Freedom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dillinger.
Freedom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dillinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Dillinger is putting a hurting on Freedom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Freedom is trying to get back to half guard.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger working the head with strikes.
Dillinger is putting a hurting on Freedom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dillinger working away.
Dillinger is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freedom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillinger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freedom's knee momentarily.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freedom throws an overhand right that lands on Dillinger's shoulder, as Dillinger tries to avoid the shot.
Dillinger thumps Freedom with a low kick.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Freedom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freedom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillinger momentarily.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Freedom counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a hook but Freedom blocks it.
Dillinger throws a good cross that connects.
Dillinger lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Freedom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Dillinger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freedom's hands.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Freedom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Freedom has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
Freedom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Freedom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillinger.
Freedom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Freedom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freedom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freedom is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freedom.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Freedom.
Dillinger lands a body shot.
Freedom moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.
It looked like Freedom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Freedom rushes Dillinger and presses him up against the cage.
Freedom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Freedom as the two fighters clinch. #T3##BC#
Freedom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freedom lands with a right hand.
Freedom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Freedom misses the jab.
Dillinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freedom has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger. #TD2#
Dillinger feints and as Freedom raises his hands in defense, Dillinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Freedom has wrist control.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Freedom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Freedom tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dillinger controls his leg. #T4#
Dillinger tries to roll over but Freedom keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom tries to stand and escape but Dillinger is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Dillinger just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Freedom cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Freedom swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Freedom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freedom as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom misses with a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with an outside leg kick.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freedom avoids a kick to the body.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Freedom tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
Dillinger swinging wildly here. #T1#
Freedom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.
Freedom checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillinger.
Freedom cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dillinger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freedom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dillinger swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom 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.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Freedom's knee but Freedom avoids it well.
Freedom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Freedom lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freedom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Freedom blocks the low kick.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dillinger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.
Freedom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger takes one to the chin there.
Freedom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freedom as he jumps to the side.
Freedom lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger. #T3#
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freedom counters with a straight right hand.
Johnny Freedom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freedom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freedom throws out a powerful jab.
Freedom wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Freedom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freedom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freedom blocks a low kick nicely.
Freedom moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillinger.
A head kick from Dillinger lands but Freedom takes it in his stride.
Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Dillinger blocks the body kick.
Freedom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger wants to slow Freedom down by chopping away at his legs.
Freedom tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Dillinger throws a hook but Freedom avoids it easily.
Freedom tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freedom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Freedom off the cage and back into range.
Freedom takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Freedom punishes Dillinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger lands the left hand.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Freedom's knee but Freedom avoids it well.
Freedom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Freedom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Freedom.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freedom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dillinger. That one must have hurt.
Freedom connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Dillinger has Freedom up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freedom checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Freedom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freedom in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillinger.
Freedom wants to clinch.#T1#
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Freedom avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Freedom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Freedom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Freedom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger cracks Freedom with a good jab.
Freedom throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger's knee but Dillinger avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Freedom.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
It looked like Freedom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freedom's calf.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillinger slips a jab from Freedom.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Freedom tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it.
A jab from Freedom finds it's way through Dillinger's defenses. #T2#
Dillinger punishes Freedom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Freedom misses with a head kick.
Freedom wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freedom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillinger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFreedom.
Dillinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Freedom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Freedom gets caught napping as Dillinger dives in and scores a takedown. Freedom manages to retain guard.
John Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger throws a strike but Freedom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillinger is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dillinger postures up in Freedom's guard and throws a big left but Freedom blocks it.
Dillinger won't allow Freedom to get back to his feet.
Johnny Freedom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freedom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillinger trying to control but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Dillinger landing with the ground and pound.
Freedom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freedom working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freedom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillinger dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!#CL2#
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freedom blocking some punches.
Freedom scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

An out of breath John Dillinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EVO 269: Tallon vs Cortes     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maellard is looking to land body kicks.
Maellard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillinger has time to react.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Maellard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maellard cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Maellard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dillinger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maellard misses with a left hand
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maellard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maellard checks a leg kick.
Dillinger scores with a jab. Maellard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maellard throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Dillinger scores with a hook.#T1#
Dillinger thuds his shin into the meat of Maellard's side.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but Maellard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maellard lands an overhand right.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Maellard moves out of range of the strikes.
Maellard is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maellard.#TD2#
Dillinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maellard!
Maellard is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be where Maellard is right now.
Maellard struggling a bit here.
Maellard is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dillinger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maellard is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dillinger lands a few punches from side control.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dillinger landing a few strikes.
Dillinger trying to control the position but Maellard is working away.
Dillinger working the body and head with strikes.
Maellard is trying to control Dillinger's posture but Dillinger avoids it.
Maellard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Maellard keeping control of the position.
Maellard gets back to full guard.
Maellard is looking to stand up but Dillinger isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maellard is adopting a defensive guard.
Maellard has a closed guard, preventing Dillinger from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maellard controls Dillinger momentarily but Dillinger frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger stuns Maellard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillinger takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maellard manages to avoid it.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maellard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dillinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maellard throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maellard checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dillinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillinger.
Maellard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
Dillinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut. Maellard saw that one coming.
Dillinger lands with an overhand left.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maellard can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maellard has time to react.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maellard circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard misses the jab.
It seemed like Dillinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Maellard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
Maellard scores with a nice head shot.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Maellard loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
Maellard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maellard throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger tries to clinch there but Maellard circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maellard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maellard throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Maellard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dillinger. That one must have hurt.
Dillinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maellard doesn't seem bothered though.
Maellard cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
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!
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Maellard.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Maellard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maellard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillinger. Dillinger obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maellard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Maellard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Maellard tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Maellard moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Maellard.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger connects with a single shot there.
Dillinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Dillinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dillinger!
Dillinger scores with a push kick.
Maellard slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Maellard avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Maellard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger moves out of range as Maellard strikes.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Maellard.
A leg kick checked by Maellard.
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Maellard sees coming a mile off.
Maellard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Maellard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillinger's head backwards.
Maellard moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a right hand that Maellard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maellard also avoids with ease.
Maellard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maellard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem.
Maellard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maellard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dillinger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maellard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maellard if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Maellard, which made it look bad.
Dillinger wants to land a leg kick but Maellard is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maellard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Dillinger blocks a leg kick.
Maellard misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maellard blocks it well.#CL#
Maellard moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maellard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Maellard.
Maellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maellard tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Dillinger tries a low kick but Maellard avoids it.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Dillinger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maellard.
Maellard moves out of range of the strikes.
Maellard throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Dillinger connects with an inside leg kick.
Maellard throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maellard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Maellard wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Dillinger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maellard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maellard tries to land a front kick but Dillinger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillinger connects with a jab.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Dillinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Maellard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Maellard closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Maellard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3##BC2#
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maellard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maellard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
Maellard fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger keeps Maellard at a distance using the push kick.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillinger.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range. #T4#
Dillinger works Maellard's body with a nice hook.
Maellard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Dillinger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maellard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maellard but Maellard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Maellard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely.
Maellard tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Maellard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger is looking to slow Maellard down with leg kicks.
Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Dillinger's shoulder, as Dillinger tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillinger 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

John Dillinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EVO 265: Hess vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes thows a body kick. Dillinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Atunes throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range. #T1#
Atunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Atunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dillinger tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Dillinger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dillinger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dillinger slips a jab from Atunes.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Dillinger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Dillinger slips a jab from Atunes.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Atunes.#T3#
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Dillinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atunes!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Atunes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dillinger's best efforts.
Atunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Dillinger being controlled here momentarily.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atunes defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Atunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillinger lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Dillinger takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillinger can pounce on him.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Dillinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atunes swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Dillinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Atunes. No joy for Dillinger on that attempt.
Dillinger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Dillinger lands with a kick to the temple. Atunes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a jab to the body
and Atunes counters with a good, hard body kick but Dillinger shrugs it off.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes clobbers Dillinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a body punch
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
A countering left hand to the body from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##KD#
Atunes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dillinger sprawling to the canvas! Dillinger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Atunes finish him?! #ROC#
Dillinger is rocked!
Atunes throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Dillinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes backing away here, and Dillinger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes misses with a left hand
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
Atunes batters Dillinger with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dillinger is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Atunes lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dillinger to the mat with a gruesome thud! Atunes is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, an emotional Arturo Atunes said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillinger is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and Dillinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Dillinger tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Dillinger moved away.
Atunes scores with a kick to the body.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dillinger working over Atunes with some ground and pound. Atunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dillinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dillinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Atunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Atunes to regain full guard.
Atunes has his hands on Dillinger's head, controlling the position.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Dillinger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Atunes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger walks into a jab.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Dillinger checks it.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dillinger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atunes's guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillinger lands a couple of elbows.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dillinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
John Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillinger trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Atunes!#REVR#
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atunes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dillinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atunes stacks Dillinger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atunes!#T2#
Dillinger is looking for a sweep.
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Dillinger is looking to regain half guard here but Atunes keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Dillinger being controlled for a moment.
Dillinger tries to buck Atunes off but Atunes is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Atunes stalls from top position.
Dillinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A left lands for Atunes.
Dillinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Dillinger's defenses.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Atunes lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
Dillinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger checks a low kick from Atunes.
Dillinger lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Dillinger.
A solid body kick from Atunes.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes throws a front kick that sends Dillinger stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Dillinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Dillinger scores with a nice right hand.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Dillinger flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
A combination from Atunes does no damage.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dillinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillinger taking a breather.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes looking to stall. #T4#
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage. #BC2#
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillinger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

An out of breath and clearly excited John Dillinger thanked Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 256: Hess vs Traylor     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Obliteratii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obliteratii defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Dillinger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Obliteratii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obliteratii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Obliteratii's body.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillinger lands with a hook. Obliteratii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.#T1#
Obliteratii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dillinger will feel that in the morning.
Dillinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obliteratii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Obliteratii does it's job there.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
The crowd cheers as Dillinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obliteratii doesn't seem phased though.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obliteratii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obliteratii throws a wild body kick that Dillinger sees coming a mile off.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Dillinger scoring well with a low kick there.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obliteratii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obliteratii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillinger takes a swing at Obliteratii's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obliteratii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Dillinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obliteratii wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Obliteratii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick.
Dillinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Obliteratii moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dillinger.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
Obliteratii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dillinger up against the cage.
Obliteratii tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Dillinger prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Good body shot from Obliteratii. #T4#
Obliteratii has Dillinger pushed against the cage.
Obliteratii misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obliteratii throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger's knee but Dillinger avoids it well.
Dillinger swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obliteratii at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillinger.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii misses with a wild combination.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Dillinger misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Obliteratii throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Dillinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obliteratii with a body shot.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obliteratii checks the leg kick.
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Obliteratii cracks the inside of Dillinger's front leg.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Dillinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
A jab from Obliteratii finds it's way through Dillinger's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillinger can pounce on him.
Dillinger wants to land a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Dillinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Dillinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Obliteratii lands.
Obliteratii cracks Dillinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dillinger lands with a shot to the body.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obliteratii is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obliteratii scrambles back to his feet.
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. #T2#
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Dillinger takes one to the chin there.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger throws an off balance right hand
and Obliteratii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Dillinger scores with a four punch combination!
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and Obliteratii counters with a left to the body.
Dillinger misses with a body punch
letting Obliteratii counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.#CL#
Obliteratii instigates a clinch.
Obliteratii lands with a short shot to the head.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii - that landed with a thud.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Dillinger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Obliteratii should have avoided that one.
Obliteratii scores with a body shot.
A big left from Dillinger misses.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obliteratii. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Obliteratii jabs Dillinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Dillinger misses
and Obliteratii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliteratii moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii backing away here, and Dillinger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger throws a hook but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii is looking to counter the offense by Dillinger and move into the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Dillinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillinger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obliteratii momentarily.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dillinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Obliteratii misses with a head kick.
Dillinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dillinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obliteratii.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obliteratii.
A head kick misses from Dillinger.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dillinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Obliteratii.
A shot to the body from Dillinger misses
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Obliteratii scores with a jab.
Obliteratii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii lands a head kick! #T2#
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dillinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obliteratii wants to slow Dillinger down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Obliteratii.
Dillinger checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Obliteratii. Beautiful body shot.
Dillinger looks to clinch
and Obliteratii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dillinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obliteratiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obliteratii cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obliteratii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Dillinger.
Obliteratii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range. #T3#
Obliteratii cracks Dillinger with a good jab.
Dillinger lands a nice shot that snaps Obliteratii's head back.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Obliteratii's knee but Obliteratii avoids it well.
Dillinger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii.
Zeus Obliteratii is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger lands a nice hook to Obliteratii's body. Obliteratii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Dillinger gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger wants to break free but Obliteratii has control.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Obliteratii won't allow it.
Dillinger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obliteratii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillinger can turn it around.#T4#
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger lands a nice uppercut.
Dillinger trying to stall but Obliteratii improves his position.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii blocks the elbow strike.
Dillinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Obliteratii on the inside.
Zeus Obliteratii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obliteratii misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
A frustrated look appears on Obliteratii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dillinger tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Dillinger back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obliteratii 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!

After winning the bout, Zeus Obliteratii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings     
Date:   Jun 16, 2016
#R1#
Dillinger digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but De Medici slips the punch.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from De Medici misses its target.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Medici scores with a nice strike.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by De Medici.
De Medici cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
De Medici looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger misses with the body kick
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Medici throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
Dillinger lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Medici will feel that in the morning.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by De Medici.
De Medici lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
Dillinger 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.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
De Medici moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Medici darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Medici is able to avoid easily.#T3#
De Medici connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Medici.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
Dillinger misses with a hook. De Medici ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from De Medici.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a nice body kick.
Dillinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
De Medici pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dillinger back to the cage. De Medici follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger throws a low kick but De Medici moves out of range easily. #T4#
Dillinger with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
And De Medici counters with a quick kick to the body but Dillinger blocks it.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
De Medici misses with a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Medici connects with the punch.
A jab from De Medici misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Medici is looking to chop away at Dillinger's legs.
Dillinger misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Medici lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Medici moves out of range as Dillinger throws a body kick.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a right hand to the body.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Medici.
Dillinger scores with a jab. De Medici acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dillinger just manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses the body punch
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
De Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but De Medici moved away.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Medici scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
De Medici throws a nice head kick!
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Medici tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Medici to the ground. De Medici escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici 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.
Dillinger misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillinger.#T2#
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Medici displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dillinger throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
As Dillinger backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Dillinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillinger connects with the punch.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts. #T3#
De Medici bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillinger's head backwards.
De Medici tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Medici thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a takedown but De Medici manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a left to the body.
De Medici lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the body.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by De Medici.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Medici goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger tries to work over De Medici's front leg with a kick but De Medici checks it.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a leg kick.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Medici tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And De Medici counters with a quick kick to the body but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger takes a swing at De Medici's ribcage but misses.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a head kick that half lands.
De Medici fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
De Medici moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
De Medici throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
De Medici ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
De Medici digs a good body shot into Dillinger's ribs.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger misses with a combination
and De Medici counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Medici lands with a nice body punch.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
De Medici thows a body kick. Dillinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger wants to slow De Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
De Medici jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dillinger blocks the body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dillinger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Medici has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Dillinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Medici jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.
De Medici takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Medici. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger tries to land a leg kick but De Medici saw it coming and moves away.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by De Medici. #T1#
De Medici takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici blocks a low kick nicely.
De Medici gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Medici digs a good body shot into Dillinger's ribs.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
De Medici checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici cracks Dillinger with a good jab.#T2#
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
De Medici blocks a jab.
De Medici feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Medici fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dillinger just manages to avoid it.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger throws a low kick, looking for De Medici's leg but De Medici calmly moves out of range.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
A head kick by Dillinger misses
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Medici. De Medici obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
De Medici catches Dillinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Dillinger misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Medici.
De Medici works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it.
Dillinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillinger lands a front kick.#T4#
Dillinger throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillinger cracks De Medici with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger thumps De Medici with a low kick.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! De Medici's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dillinger misses the jab.
De Medici throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Dillinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Medici doesn't seem phased though.
De Medici swings widly with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger with a jab.
Dillinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Medici cracks a nice hook into Dillinger's ribs.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Medici.
De Medici turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Medici scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Medici throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Dillinger.
De Medici thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dillinger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
As Dillinger backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger jabs at De Medici's body.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillinger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Medici.
Dillinger throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by De Medici. #T3#
De Medici thows a body kick. Dillinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a jab to the head.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.#CL#
De Medici rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger throws a head punch that misses.
Dillinger tries to work over De Medici's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Medici is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Medici up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillinger. #T4#
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Dillinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Medici prevents it.
De Medici lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Medici fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from De Medici.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dillinger.
Dillinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by De Medici.
Dillinger wants a takedown.
Illumi De Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
De Medici digs a right hand underneath Dillinger's ribcage. Dillinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from De Medici.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Medici.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illumi De Medici showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Medici 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!

Illumi De Medici made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

 

Event: UPG 33     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillinger cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Shota.#CL2#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Dillinger. Dillinger maintains the clinch.
Shota lands a right hand.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
A nice left hand lands by Dillinger.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Shota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Shota. #T1#
Shota blocks a body shot from Dillinger.
Shota lands a right hand.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Shota lands a left hand.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Dillinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shota blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Shota avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to work over Shota's front leg with a kick but Shota checks it.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota is looking to counter punch.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
A low kick from Dillinger misses #CL#
and Shota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillinger tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch. #T3#
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger slips a jab from Shota.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Shota.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger lands an overhand right.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Shota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota sizes up Dillinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shota moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota checks a leg kick nicely.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt - Shota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Shota.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shota circles away quickly and effectively.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dillinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shota's guard.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Shota has his feet on Dillinger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota is looking to chop away at Dillinger's legs. #T1#
Shota defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Shota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses with a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a series of strikes. Shota will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Shota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Shota moves out of range easily.
Dillinger with a jab.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Shota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillinger doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shota. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dillinger.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
Dillinger staying out of range there.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Shota misses the target.
Shota slips under a jab.
Dillinger is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota slips a straight right by Dillinger.#T4#
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shota defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Shota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Dillinger trying to control the position but instead, Shota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dillinger into the cage.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
Dillinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger stalling the fight.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dillinger's face.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger blocking some punches. #T1#
Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Shota has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shota tries to keep at a distance but Dillinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch.
Dillinger misses with the head strike.
Shota gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Shota throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Shota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillinger throws a head punch that misses.
Shota tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shota as Dillinger tries to tie him up.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger can't break the clinch.
Shota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota scores with a shot to the side of Dillinger's head.
Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dillinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shota lands an elbow that stopped Dillinger in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shota as Dillinger tries to tie him up.
Shota prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
Shota lands a damaging elbow.
Dillinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shota lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillinger won't want to take too many of those.
Shota lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Shota.
Shota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shota.
Shota creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillinger's defenses.
Shota lands a nice knee to the body.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger can't get the takedown.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Dillinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota misses with a body shot.
Dillinger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dillinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shota scores with a nice head shot.
Shota connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
Shota throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Dillinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillinger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillinger can turn it around.#BC2#
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillinger momentarily.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one. #T1#
Shota takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Dillinger.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Shota, which made it look bad.
Shota works Dillinger's body with a nice hook.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Dillinger off balance momentarily.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Shota lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
Dillinger moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Shota is looking to chop away at Dillinger's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Shota cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Shota moves out of range easily.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger lands a body shot.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Dillinger backs away, Shota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shota throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a big counter head kick but Shota avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dillinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shota.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Shota is wise to it.
A jab from Dillinger does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.#T4#
Dillinger tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillinger jabs at Shota's body.
Shota checks a low kick from Dillinger.
A big left from Shota misses.
Dillinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shota misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Shota moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Shota scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota had his way with John Dillinger in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dillinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shota cracks Dillinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dillinger with a hook.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Dillinger throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Shota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Shota misses.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Dillinger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillinger.
Shota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shota tries to land a front kick but Dillinger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shota cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota misses with a right hand
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillinger thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shota swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Shota throws a one two combo.
Shota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Dillinger.#T3#
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger slips a jab from Shota.
Dillinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shota as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Nice uppercut lands for Shota. That snapped Dillinger's head back.
Shota blocks a jab.
Dillinger misses with a shot to the body
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
A quick step to the side and Shota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota scores with a body shot.
Shota lunges at Dillinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dillinger's hand. #T4#
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillinger in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger thows a leg kick but Shota checks it
and Shota counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Dillinger catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Shota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger connects with a high kick.
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Shota - just one landing.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adrian Shota.
Well Shota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

After the big win, Adrian Shota made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: HFL #32     
Date:   Mar 26, 2016
#R1#
Dillinger wants to land a leg kick but Noob is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noob checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Noob
and Noob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noob looks for the body kick but Dillinger saw that one coming.
Noob checks a leg kick.
Noob throws a body shot but no joy.
Noob throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noob misses with a head kick.
Dillinger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noob.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noob tries a quick counter leg kick but Dillinger is wise to it.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Noob moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noob.
Dillinger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Noob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillinger's calf.
Noob tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Dillinger appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Dillinger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noob throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Dillinger lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Dillinger. That snapped Noob's head back.
Dillinger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noob eats them both and turns towards Dillinger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and Noob counters with a three punch combo that has Dillinger backing up. Dillinger nods at Noob to acknowledge the strikes.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Noob ducked under it nicely.
Noob unleashes a big counter combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Noob counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noob throws a push kick but Dillinger slaps the foot to one side.
Noob lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillinger connects with a crisp jab.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noob on the side of the head.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Noob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Noob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Noob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Noob moves out of range easily.
Noob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillinger connects with a jab.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noob takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Noob is out of range.
Noob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Noob misses its intended target.
Dillinger connects with a right hand. Noob shakes it off.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Noob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.#T3#
Dillinger connects with the punch.
Noob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillinger throws a hook but Noob blocks it.#CL#
Dillinger gets a clinch.
Dillinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Noob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noob blocks a body shot from Dillinger.
Noob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger tries to work over Noob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Noob can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Noob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Dillinger lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noob.
Noob scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noob.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch but Noob improves position.
Dillinger lands a nice uppercut.
Dillinger is pushing Noob up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Noob's head.
Still in the clinch, Noob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dillinger lands with a right to the head.
Noob lands with a light punch inside.
Dillinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Noob lands a body punch.
Noob misses with the head strike.
Noob swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Noob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Dillinger blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noob can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dillinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dillinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Noob.
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Noob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger tries a body shot but Noob blocks it.
Dillinger lands with a right to the head.
Noob presses Dillinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John Dillinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
Noob tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it. #T1#
Noob prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Noob.
Dillinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noob is keeping busy.
Dillinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noob misses with the head strike.
Dillinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger presses Noob against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger tries to throw a body punch but Noob avoids it by throwing Dillinger back against the cage.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
Noob throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Noob has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
A short body shot lands from Noob as the two fighters clinch.
Noob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noob blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dillinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dillinger lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger trying to control the position but instead, Noob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dillinger into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noob.
Noob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
Dillinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noob tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Noob back against the cage.
Noob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Noob.
Dillinger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Dillinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noob.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noob tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Noob.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noob tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Noob back against the cage.
Noob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noob misses with the head strike.
Noob can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Noob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Good body shot from Noob.
Noob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger digs a right hand into Noob's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noob's gas tank.
Noob throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger. #T4#
Dillinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Noob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noob blocking some punches.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noob.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Noob.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dillinger. #BC#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the head.
Crunch! Dillinger slams his shin into Noob's torso.
John Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Noob tried to score with a low kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger misses with a few strikes there.
Noob scores with a hook.
Noob scores with a head kick. Dillinger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noob does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Noob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noob raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Noob ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Noob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noob tries a head kick but it misses.
Noob avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Noob is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillinger with a nice cross.
Dillinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noob counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noob.
Noob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillinger is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger is looking to slow Noob down with leg kicks.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Noob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Noob now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noob lands a head kick! #T1#
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noob blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Noob slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noob.
Noob lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Noob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Noob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Noob moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Dillinger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noob's head.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Noob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noob loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.#T2#
Noob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Noob looks to land a combination. Dillinger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Noob.
Noob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillinger can pounce on him.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noob.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dillinger.
Noob throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Dillinger throws a low kick, looking for Noob's leg but Noob calmly moves out of range.
Noob slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Noob ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Noob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Noob's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. #T3#
Good shot there by Noob.
Noob moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger is looking to chop away at Noob's legs.
Noob throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Noob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Noob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillinger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noob misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillinger throws a big counter combination but Noob scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noob misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Noob does no damage.
Dillinger lands an overhand right.
Noob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab. #T4#
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noob. That did some damage!
Dillinger cracks Noob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noob tests Dillinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noob looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillinger thumps Noob with a low kick.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noob's calf.
Noob takes one to the side of the head.
Noob throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Noob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and Noob counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dillinger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noob backs up against the cage.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noob.#CL#
Dillinger gets a clinch.
Noob misses with a body punch.
Dillinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillinger cracks Noob with a nice body shot.
Noob lands a nice uppercut.
Dillinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noob backwards.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noob being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger pushes Noob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Noob.
Dillinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Dillinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noob backwards. #ROC#
Noob is rocked!
Noob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noob is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillinger finish him?
Noob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noob seems to have recovered his senses.
Noob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noob blocks an uppercut.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Noob's head.
Noob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noob throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Noob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dillinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noob throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dillinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Dillinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noob misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger is looking to control Noob's arms but Noob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dillinger has his back to the cage.
Noob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noob blocks a body shot from Dillinger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noob.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Noob. #T3#
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Noob.
Noob struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Noob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noob can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Noob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dillinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noob lands a left hand.
Noob throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Noob working aggressively here.
Dillinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Dillinger lands with a light punch inside.
Noob tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Noob misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Noob working aggressively here.
Dillinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noob's elbow.
Noob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
Noob is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger misses with the head strike.
Noob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noob misses with a body punch.
Noob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noob misses with a punch on the inside.
Noob struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Noob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Noob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Dillinger blocks the low kick.
Noob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Noob.
Dillinger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noob misses with a straight left.
Dillinger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noob checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Noob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noob misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Noob.
Noob throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger's knee but Dillinger avoids it well.
Dillinger jabs Noob right on the nose. Noob blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Noob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
Noob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillinger throws a hook but Noob avoids it easily.
Noob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noob lands the left hand.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Noob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger throws a front kick that sends Noob stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noob counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Noob counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Noob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger. #T2#
Noob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noob misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Dillinger misses its target.
Noob connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Dillinger.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Noob now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dillinger throws a combination. Noob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Dillinger moves into the clinch successfully.
Noob lands with a right to the head.
Noob throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Noob can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Noob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger cracks Noob with a nice body shot.#T3#
Noob misses with some punches.
Noob scores with a shoulder strike.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dillinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noob.
Noob tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Noob back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dillinger.
Noob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillinger.
Noob blocks an uppercut.
Noob misses with a punch to the body.
Noob has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Noob throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to stall but Noob uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Noob misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Noob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
Imzda Noob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Dillinger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noob misses with a punch on the inside.
Noob misses with some punches.
Dillinger lands with a right to the head.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noob being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dillinger scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillinger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

John Dillinger retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Dillinger thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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