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Event:
MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Saibot.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot slips a jab from Datsik.
Saibot throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.#TD2#
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Datsik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Datsik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Takeover that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Datsik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Datsik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Datsik defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saibot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Datsik.
Datsik has control of Saibot's left arm, preventing Saibot from doing any damage. #T1#
Saibot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Datsik is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Saibot stands up from Datsik's guard - Saibot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab from Datsik.
Datsik looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik attempts a counter takedown but Saibot avoids it well and moves away.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Datsik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saibot on his heels. He'll look to pass Saibot's guard now, I'm sure.
Saibot seems keen to control Datsik's posture.
Datsik wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datsik defends it easily.
Datsik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Saibot's brow. #T3#
Datsik pushes down on Saibot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Datsik trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot trying to control from the bottom.
Datsik is keen to just control but Saibot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Datsik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saibot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Saibot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4#
Datsik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Datsik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saibot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Datsik 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.
Datsik avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Datsik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Datsik lands a big shot there that rocks Saibot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Datsik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Datsik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saibot.#ROC2#
Datsik is rocked!
Saibot looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saibot backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Datsik's temple! It sends Datsik violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saibot celebrates and the doctors try to help Datsik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Noob Saibot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Noob Saibot waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Universe slips a jab from Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Datsik.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Universe lands the left hand.
Datsik throws a low kick but Universe avoids it.
Universe takes one on the button.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Universe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Universe moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Universe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Datsik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Universe at a distance.
Datsik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Datsik catches Universe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datsik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Datsik tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Universe lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Universe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
A low kick from Universe is predictable there
and Datsik counters with a body kick.
Universe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Datsik to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dante Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Datsik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Universe kicks Datsik off and gets back to his feet.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Universe's head back.
Good shot there by Datsik.#CL2#
Universe drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Universe throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Datsik takes a swing at Universe's ribcage but misses.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Universe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Universe in the body.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Universe moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Danga de danga de dang - Datsik scores with a four punch combination!
Datsik thuds his right hand into Universe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Universe. That did some damage!
Datsik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Datsik lands with a slapping head kick.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Universe throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Datsik misses the target.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Datsik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Datsik 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#
A punch combination from Datsik misses.
Datsik lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Datsik. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Universe misses with a kick to the body.
Dante Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Universe's head back.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Universe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Universe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Datsik sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Datsik avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Universe saw that one coming.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Datsik misses
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Datsik does no damage.
Universe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Universe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe misses with a body kick. #T2#
Universe needs to keep his hands up - Datsik had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Universe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Universe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Datsik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Datsik connects with the punch.#T3#
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Datsik digs a good hook to Universe's body.
Datsik 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.
Universe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Universe checks a leg kick.
Universe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Universe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Universe lands a body shot.
Universe moves away from the strike by Datsik. #T4#
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Universe connects with an inside leg kick.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Universe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Datsik.
Datsik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Universe throws a combination. Datsik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Universe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Datsik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Universe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Universe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Universe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Datsik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Datsik throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Datsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Universe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Universe throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik cracks the inside of Universe's front leg.
Universe blocks the body kick.
Universe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Datsik.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik catches Universe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Datsik throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Datsik throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe throws a push kick but Datsik slaps the foot to one side.
Datsik swings widly with a right hand
and Universe counters with a nice body kick.
Universe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to chop away at Universe's legs.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Datsik's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T2#
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Universe is looking for the big counter here.
Universe moves away from the strike by Datsik.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Datsik connects with a body shot that sends Universe's belly button to the back.
Universe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Datsik.
Universe throws a right hand that Datsik ducks under and follows up with a left that Datsik also avoids with ease.
Universe lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datsik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Datsik tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Universe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Universe's front leg but catches the back leg as Universe tries to avoid it.
Datsik scores with a body shot.
Datsik throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Datsik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Universe as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
No luck for Datsik with that takedown attempt.
Datsik misses with a hook.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Universe.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dante Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Datsik rather than just go for the knockout.
Universe throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Universe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Datsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Datsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Universe walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik pushes Universe away with a front kick.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye.
Universe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Datsik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Datsik!
A less than humble Dante Datsik misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Infinity: Inferno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Datsik as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Hawk.#CUT#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.
Datsik throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Datsik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
Datsik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Datsik 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.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Datsik tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
#T1#
Datsik slips a straight right by Hawk.
Hawk tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Datsik is rocked!
Hawk steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Datsik is out on his feet! Hawk sets himself and nearly takes Datsik's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring HERITAGE! (message for laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Datsik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Datsik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Datsik trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Datsik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Datsik throws a big right hand that misses.
Datsik wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith moves to clinch but Datsik breaks away #TD#
and Datsik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Datsik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Datsik 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.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Datsik there.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Datsik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Datsik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Datsik working Smith over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Datsik seems content to control.#T2#
Datsik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datsik.
Datsik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Datsik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Datsik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Datsik postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Datsik stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Datsik content to stall in guard here.
Datsik scoring with some ground and pound.
Datsik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Datsik.
Datsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Datsik throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
Datsik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is looking to stand up but Datsik won't let him.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Datsik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Datsik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Datsik delivers a nice body kick.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Datsik.#CUT#
It looks like Greg Smith has been cut.
Nice shot by Datsik.
Datsik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Datsik throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Datsik.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Datsik pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Datsik scores with a kick to the body.
Datsik misses with a looping left.
Greg Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Good exchange - Datsik coming out on top.
Smith staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from Datsik.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Datsik.
#T2#
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Datsik wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Datsik persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Datsik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Datsik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Datsik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Datsik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Datsik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Datsik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Datsik controls the pace.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Datsik. #TD#
Datsik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is not content to let Datsik control the position.
Datsik landing strikes. #T4#
Datsik wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is letting Datsik control him for a moment.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Datsik scoring with strikes.
Datsik cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Datsik working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Datsik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Datsik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Smith's cut.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Datsik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Datsik finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Datsik misses with a hook.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Datsik.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith walks into a jab.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datsik fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a combination. Datsik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Datsik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Datsik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Datsik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Datsik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Datsik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dante Datsik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Datsik 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.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Datsik.
Dante Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Datsik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with the combination.
Datsik connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Datsik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith 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.
Smith feints and then cracks Datsik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Datsik down.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Datsik had a free shot at his head there.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik misses with the combination.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik slips a jab from Smith.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Datsik. That snapped Smith's head back.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Datsik pushes him away.
Greg Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datsik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith checks a low kick from Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik 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.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Datsik misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Datsik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Datsik shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Datsik 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Datsik 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Datsik!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dante Datsik made sure he mentioned Revolution Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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