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Event:
SYN K-1 十
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Diego tries to clinch there but Killstone circles away.
Killstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
A nice side step and Killstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Killstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.#CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with Killstone against the ropes.
Diego prevents a body shot from Killstone.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killstones head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. #BC2#
Killstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killstone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killstone.
Killstone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
Killstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego sizes up Killstone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Killstone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Killstone.
Diego clobbers Killstone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Killstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killstone.
Killstone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Killstone counters with a right hand to the body.
Killstone lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Killstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Killstone throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Killstone misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego tries to clinch but Killstone is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killstone moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego slips a straight right by Killstone.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Killstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Killstone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killstone.
A slow jab from Killstone misses its intended target.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstone throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Killstone scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Killstone's belly button to the back.
Killstone misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Killstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Killstone swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego with a jab.
Killstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego throws a low kick but Killstone avoids it.
Killstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killstone throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Killstone slips a jab from Diego.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Diego. #T3#
Diego misses with the head strike.
Killstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Killstone blocks a body shot from Diego.
Killstone has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Killstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Killstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Killstone's ribcage. Killstone let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Killstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killstone misses with an uppercut.
Diego staying out of range there.
Killstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killstone takes one on the button.
Killstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands with a straight right. Killstone didn't see that one coming.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killstone throws a big shot that misses.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Diego tests Killstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego throws a head kick but Killstone moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killstone misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Killstone misses with a looping right.
Diego scores with a push kick.
Killstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killstone misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killstone misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killstone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Diego rushes Killstone and presses him up against the ropes.
Diego pushes Killstone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killstone can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Killstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Killstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diego moves away from the strike by Killstone.
Killstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Killstone.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Killstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killstone misses with a body shot.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Killstone moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killstone! But no joy.
A jab from Diego misses.
Nice jab there from Killstone.
Diego slips under a jab from Killstone.
Killstone misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Killstone.
A shot to the liver by Killstone. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Killstone.
Diego connects with a high kick.
A jab from Killstone misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a lazy head kick
and Killstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killstone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Killstone throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Killstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Killstone.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killstone doesn't seem bothered though.
Killstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killstone pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Killstone misses with a punch to the body.
Diego taking a breather.
Killstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killstone has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Killstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Killstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. #T2#
Killstone blocks an elbow strike.
Diego works on Killstone's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego prevents a body shot from Killstone.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Killstone 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!
Killstone looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Killstone jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Killstone misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killstone.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killstone.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Killstone back into the ropes.
Killstone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killstone pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Killstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Killstone up against the ropes.
Diego gets through Killstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Diego lands an elbow just above Killstone 's eye.
Killstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Killstone blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Killstone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Killstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killstone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killstone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killstone.
Diego throws a low kick but Killstone moves out of range easily.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Killstone.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killstone.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killstone misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Killstone swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killstone swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego tries to clinch but Killstone is having none of it.
Killstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Killstone ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Killstone.
Killstone misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Killstone, as that shot connected.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Killstone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killstone.
A head punch on the inside from Killstone fails to land.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Butch Killstone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Killstone looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Killstone throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killstone throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego throws a big counter combination but Killstone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Good work by Killstone as he checks the leg kick.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Killstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego tries to clinch up
and Killstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego thows a body kick. Killstone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Killstone will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killstone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Killstone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Diego.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Killstone connects with a body shot.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killstone loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Killstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego defending well as Killstone loads up on a big left hand.
Killstone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Killstone tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killstone is keeping busy.
Killstone lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Killstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Killstone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Killstone.
Killstone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killstone lands a body punch.
Killstone gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killstone working aggressively here.
Killstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killstone blocks the elbow strike.
Killstone cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Killstone misses with a punch to the body.
Killstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Killstone.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Killstone cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Killstone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Killstone lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Killstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killstone swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Killstone misses with a hook.#CL#
Diego darts in and clinches Killstone up against the ropes.
Killstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Killstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Killstone breaks from the clinch.
Killstone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Killstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Killstone takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Killstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Diego lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killstone throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killstone jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego feints and then cracks Killstone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killstone down.
Killstone misses with a looping left.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Killstone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Killstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Killstone coming out on top.
Killstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Killstone moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego slips a straight right by Killstone.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Butch Killstone.
I think Killstone 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Killstone!
In his post fight interview, Butch Killstone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SYN K-1 四
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cornell.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Cornell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego wants to clinch up but Cornell keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Cornell blocks an elbow strike.
Diego trying to stall but Cornell improves his position.
Cornell takes a shot to the head.
Cornell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego keeps control of Cornell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Cornell.
Cornell wants to break free but Diego has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cornell manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a body punch but Cornell moves out of range.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornell. #T1#
Diego throws an off balance right hand
letting Cornell counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cornell.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Cornell shakes him off and moves away.
Cornell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego misses with a kick to the body
and Cornell counters with a body kick.
Cornell checks a low kick from Diego.
Cornell with a nice cross.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diego is looking to clinch but Cornell is avoiding it.
Cornell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diego.
Cornell blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Cornell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornell lands a slapping body shot.
Cornell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego misses with a low kick as Cornell jumps back.
A low kick lands for Diego.
Cornell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Cornell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cornell ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that half lands.
Cornell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Cornell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego looks winded!
Diego slips a straight right by Cornell.
Cornell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cornell staying out of range there.
Cornell tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Cornell misses the target.
Diego slips under a jab.#T3#
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego throws a hook but Cornell blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Cornell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a hook but Cornell blocks it.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego catches Cornell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cornell slips under a jab from Diego.
Cornell throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Cornell loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Cornell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Cornell is having none of it.
Cornell throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cornell breaks the clinch.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cornell.
Cornell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cornell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Cornell 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.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Cornell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Cornell.
Cornell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cornell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego tries to clinch but Cornell moves away
and Cornell counters with a body kick.
Cornell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cornell throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Cornell moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cornell counters with a series of strikes. Diego will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornell manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a head kick that Cornell semi-blocks.
Diego thumps Cornell with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Cornell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cornell's sensitive parts.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cornell avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
A nice side step and Diego releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego feints and then cracks Cornell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cornell down. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cornell is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Cornell tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego has Cornell pressed against the ropes, preventing Cornell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cornell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cornell tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
#T1##BC#
Cornell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornell looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Cornell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cornell looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Cornell moved out of range.
Cornell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Cornell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Cornell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cornell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cornell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Cornell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Cornell misses the shot to the body.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Cornell as he checks the leg kick.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornell. Cornell obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Cornell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Cornell.
#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Cornell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Cornell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cornell throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Diego pushes Cornell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego prevents Cornell from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cornell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries to clinch but Cornell moves out of range.
Cornell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornell throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cornell there.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cornell. Cornell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Diego clinches up with Cornell and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cornell wants to break free but Diego has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego. #BC#
Cornell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Diego.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Cornell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cornell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego moves out of range as Cornell throws a body kick.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Cornell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##CL2#
Diego pushes Cornell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cornell blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornell's brow.
Diego prevents Cornell from breaking the clinch.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Cornell.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Cornell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego has Cornell pushed against the ropes.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Cornell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cornell's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Cornell breaks the clinch.
Cornell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego cracks Cornell with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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.#R3#
Cornell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Cornell throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Cornell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Cornell swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Cornell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cornell lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego thumps Cornell with a low kick.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Diego clinches up with Cornell and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Cornell.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego prevents Cornell from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Nice elbow from Diego.
Cornell has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cornell breaks from the clinch.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Cornell blocks the body kick.
Cornell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Cornell.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cornell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego thumps Cornell with a low kick.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cornell throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cornell backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cornell takes one on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Cornell counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Diego to the mat! Cornell runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Diego is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Cornell throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cornell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cornell. Those never looked like landing.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Cornell avoids the body shot from Diego.
Cornell slips a jab from Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cornell checks it well.
Cornell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego throws a hook but Cornell avoids it easily.
Diego is looking to chop away at Cornell's legs.
Cornell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Cornell throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Cornell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cornell lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cornell delivers a nice body kick.
Cornell swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Cornell moves out of range easily.
Cornell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Cornell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Cornell lands with a nice body kick.
Cornell scores with a spinning back kick!
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Cornell finish him?
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Cornell counters with a quick kick to the body but Diego blocks it.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Cornell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a hook. Cornell ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cornell lands a nice looking body shot.
Cornell misses the jab.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cornell saw it coming and moves away.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Cornell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cornell under the eye.
Diego has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cornell.
Cornell pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Cornell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego moves out of range as Cornell throws a body kick.
#KD#
Cornell lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Diego goes down! The ref sends Cornell to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Diego is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cornell takes that one big after scoring multiple knockdowns. It's amazing that we made it out of that third round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cornell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego 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.
Diego drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cornell to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Diego! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cornell takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tony Cornell!
Tony Cornell is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Tony Cornell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN K-1 二
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
#CUT2#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Kovacs shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovacs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovacs's defenses.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovacs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Kovacs in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
I was talking to Diego'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!
Kovacs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Kovacs in his tracks for a moment.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovacs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovacs's brow.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
Still in the clinch, Kovacs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Kovacs pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Kovacs is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego gets through Kovacs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Diego pushes Kovacs back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nice elbow from Diego.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Kovacs tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacs avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Kovacs is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diego lands an elbow just above Kovacs 's eye.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
#BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.#CL2#
Kovacs clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovacs's defenses.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Kovacs works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kovacs pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs. #T1#
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovacs.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego cracks Kovacs with a nice body shot.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands an elbow inside.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands an elbow just above Kovacs 's eye.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Kovacs cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego works on Kovacs's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kovacs blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands an elbow just above Kovacs 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego is leaning against Kovacs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovacs's defenses.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego cracks Kovacs on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Kovacs crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EK 23 - World Series
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Diego pushes Robbins up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robbins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Robbins scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage. #T1#
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Robbins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Robbins lands a left hand.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Robbins prevents a body shot from Diego.
Robbins lands an uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Robbins lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diego throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Robbins fails to land.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robbins misses with the head strike.
Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robbins blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Robbins shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Robbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Good body shot from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robbins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robbins.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marty Robbins will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Diego.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robbins circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Robbins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins blocks the elbow strike.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbins misses with a body punch.
Robbins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robbins tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robbins lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Diego. #T1#
Robbins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Robbins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Robbins in his tracks for a moment.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbins misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robbins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robbins blocks a low kick nicely.
Robbins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Robbins blocks a body shot from Diego.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the cage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Marty Robbins's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Robbins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Diego.
Robbins scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Robbins prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
A big left from Robbins misses.
Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Robbins.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robbins on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Robbins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robbins momentarily.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robbins throws out the jab.
Robbins wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Robbins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robbins lands with a cross.
Robbins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Robbins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Robbins rushes Diego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robbins has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Robbins, against the cage.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego taking a breather.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Diego jabs Robbins right on the nose. Robbins blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to slow Robbins down with leg kicks.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Robbins back into the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
A head punch on the inside from Robbins fails to land.
Robbins lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Robbins lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robbins throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Diego with a nice calf kick.
Diego lands a nice hook to Robbins's body. Robbins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Robbins moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Robbins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Robbins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robbins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robbins throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego jabs Robbins right on the nose. Robbins blinks but takes it well.
Diego slips a straight right by Robbins.
Diego throws a push kick but Robbins slaps the foot to one side.
Robbins scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Diego clinches.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robbins presses Diego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
Robbins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robbins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marty Robbins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Robbins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
Robbins's corner calls for a 1-2. Robbins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego wants to clinch up but Robbins keeps it at a distance.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Robbins off balance momentarily.#CL#
Robbins clinches with his opponent.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbins lands a nice uppercut.
Diego blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Robbins. #T1#
Robbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robbins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Robbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Robbins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robbins lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Diego cracks Robbins with a nice body shot.
Diego is trying to stall.
Robbins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robbins lands a body shot.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Robbins.
Robbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robbins as Diego tries to tie him up. #T2#
A short left from Robbins.
Robbins avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.#BC#
Robbins manages to break the clinch.
Robbins blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego cracks Robbins with a good jab.#CL#
Robbins instigates a clinch.
Robbins lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbins.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robbins pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Robbins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbins.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
Robbins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins had his way with Dwan Diego in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robbins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robbins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robbins's sensitive parts.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Robbins tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robbins walks into a left hand.
Robbins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robbins throws a head kick that misses.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robbins checks it well.
As Diego backs away, Robbins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.#T1#
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
Robbins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robbins thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Robbins.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Nice body punch from Robbins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the cage.
Robbins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robbins throws an elbow but misses.
Diego looking to stall.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Robbins dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
#BC#
Robbins manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Diego gets tackled into the cage by Robbins. Robbins maintains the clinch.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Robbins blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwan Diego.
I think Robbins 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Marty Robbins!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Marty Robbins!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!
Marty Robbins wins by majority decision!
Marty Robbins retains his middleweight title!
Marty Robbins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EK 21_Trial By Combat
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cornell throws out the jab.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Cornell's defenses.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cornell is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cornell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Cornell tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cornell - the referee stops the clock and Diego gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cornell. Diego manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cornell moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Cornell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Cornell. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cornell eats them both and turns towards Diego to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Cornell counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cornell's efforts to push away.#T1#
Cornell being controlled against the ropes.
Cornell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Cornell breaks from the clinch.
Cornell misses with a body kick.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cornell's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Cornell lands with a shot to the body.
Diego wants to clinch up but Cornell keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cornell doesn't seem phased though.
Diego lands with a hook. Cornell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Diego lands a jab to Cornell's midsection.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Cornell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cornell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Cornell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornell misses with a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Cornell in his tracks for a moment.
Cornell working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Cornell breaks from the clinch.
Cornell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Cornell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diego avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Cornell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cornell misses.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diego lands the left hand.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Cornell with an uppercut!
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cornell misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cornell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornell blocking some punches.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Cornell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Cornell.
A low kick lands for Cornell.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cornell misses with a body shot.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornell misses with a body kick.#T1#
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego throws a hook but Cornell blocks it.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornell walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Cornell is having none of it.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cornell misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego tries to move into range but Cornell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego lands with a straight right. Cornell didn't see that one coming.
Cornell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Cornell as he checks the leg kick.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornell. Cornell obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Cornell's front leg but catches the back leg as Cornell tries to avoid it. #T2#
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cornell checks it well.
As Diego backs away, Cornell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cornell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Cornell moves out of range easily.
It appears Cornell was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Cornell.
A nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornell 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.
Diego lands a jab.
Cornell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Cornell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cornell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cornell throws a counter high kick but Diego was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Cornell against the ropes.
Cornell tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Cornell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Diego wants to clinch up but Cornell keeps it at a distance.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Cornell sees coming a mile off.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cornell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
A nice leg kick from Cornell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cornell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cornell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cornell throws a body kick that misses.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cornell at a distance.
Cornell just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Cornell is wise to it.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Cornell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornell takes one on the button.
Diego lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cornell backs up against the ropes.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Diego.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cornell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Cornell slips the punch.
Cornell misses with the combination.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Diego throws a head kick that misses
and Cornell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cornell is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cornell misses the target.
Cornell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cornell's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cornell blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Diego. #BC#
Cornell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cornell duly obliges.
Diego 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.
Cornell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cornell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego throws a jab when Cornell was well out of range.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Cornell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cornell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cornell. That did some damage!
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cornell. That did some damage!#CL2#
Diego clinches.
Cornell has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Cornell's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Cornell is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Cornell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and before Diego can reset, Cornell rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Diego is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#T1#
Diego throws a leg kick but Cornell moved away.
Diego with a nice calf kick.
Cornell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cornell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Cornell up against the ropes.
Cornell is trying to break free.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornell backwards.
Cornell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego tries to stall but Cornell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Cornell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cornell is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cornell is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Cornell can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Cornell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego tries to clinch but Cornell moves out of range.
Cornell throws a quick counter head kick but Diego was just out of range.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Cornell's head.
Cornell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cornell back to the ropes. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Cornell tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego pushes Cornell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cornell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cornell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego keeps control of Cornell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cornell can't break the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cornell takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Tony Cornell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cornell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cornell's efforts to push away.#BC#
Cornell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Cornell checks it.
Cornell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornell.
Cornell checks the leg kick.
Cornell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cornell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Cornell.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cornell looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cornells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A head kick misses from Diego.
Cornell throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cornell looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Cornell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diego throws the left hand but Cornell avoids the punch easily.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Cornell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lunges at Cornell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cornell's hand.
Diego moves out of range as Cornell throws a body kick.
Diego cracks Cornell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cornell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Diego.#T2#
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cornell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego lands a head kick!
Cornell moves out of range as Diego strikes.
It looked like Cornell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Cornell misses with a body kick.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Cornell.
Diego throws out a counter right but Cornell avoids it with no problem.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Cornell misses with a hook.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cornell moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
A victorious Dwan Diego thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
{EK} 16: Fallout
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Diego tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well. #CL2#
Diego gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Diego lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Fleece Johnson's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Diego throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Diego tries to tie him up.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#The cut above Fleece Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Fleece Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Diego lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Diego lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fleece Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwan Diego!
A very excited looking Dwan Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EK 13
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robbins scores with a nice right hand.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego looks to clinch
and Robbins counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbins walks into a jab.
Robbins scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Robbins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Robbins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Robbins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Robbins looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robbins tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robbins.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick lands for Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robbins's head.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Robbins saw that one coming.
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Robbins instigates a clinch.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Robbins pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Robbins. #CUT#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Robbins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Robbins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbins tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Robbins's ribcage. Robbins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbins working aggressively here.
Robbins takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Robbins controls the action.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Robbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Robbins throws an elbow but misses.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Diego lands an elbow just above Robbins 's eye.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Robbins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robbins works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Robbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Marty Robbins's cut is getting worse.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Robbins - that landed with a thud.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robbins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Diego working aggressively here.
Robbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins. #T4#
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robbins. #BC#
Robbins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Robbins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robbins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Robbins has Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Robbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the ropes.
Diego pushes Robbins back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robbins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbins.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Robbins, against the ropes.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Robbins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a low kick but Robbins avoids it.
Robbins throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Robbins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diego.
Robbins blocks a head kick by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Robbins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Robbins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab. #T1#
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robbins walks into a jab.#CL#
Robbins clinches.
Robbins working aggressively here.
Robbins lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbins.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbins lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Robbins prevents a body shot from Diego.
Robbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robbins checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robbins.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego misses with a looping left.#T2#
Robbins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robbins blocks a jab.
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Robbins has Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Robbins misses with the head strike.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Diego.
Marty Robbins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego stalls.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Robbins.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbins lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Robbins swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head. #CUT2#Marty Robbins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diego digs a right hand into Robbins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robbins's gas tank.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Robbins prevents a body shot from Diego.
Robbins working aggressively here.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego blocking some punches.
#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robbins misses with a head kick.
A big right from Robbins misses.
Robbins avoids the body shot from Diego.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL2#
Diego clinches up with Robbins and pushes him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbinss head.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Robbins working aggressively here.
Robbins lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Robbins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robbins.
Diego tries to clinch but Robbins moves out of range.
Robbins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robbins wants to clinch.
Robbins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diego lunges at Robbins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robbins's hand.
Robbins misses with a wild combination.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Diego takes a swing at Robbins's ribcage but misses.
Robbins 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.
Diego throws a hook but Robbins blocks it.
Robbins thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego is looking to clinch but Robbins is avoiding it.
A jab from Robbins does it's job there.
Robbins misses with a double jab.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Robbins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego tries a low kick but Robbins avoids it.
A low kick lands for Diego.
Diego punishes Robbins's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands with a cross. #T1#
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego checks a low kick from Robbins.
Robbins avoids the head kick by Diego.
Robbins connects with the punch.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robbins.
Diego clobbers Robbins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Robbins's leg but Robbins calmly moves out of range.
Diego throws a leg kick but Robbins checks it.
Robbins checks a low kick from Diego.
Robbins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robbins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Robbins up against the ropes.
Robbins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#T2#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins lands a left hand.
Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the ropes.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Robbins is working Diego over against the ropes.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbins presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Robbins lands with a light punch inside.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Robbins circles away.
Robbins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robbins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Diego tenderised Robbins's leg. Robbins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robbins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robbins scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Robbins closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego tries to stall but Robbins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robbins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbins.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Robbins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robbins digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Robbins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
A body shot lands from Robbins.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marty Robbins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Robbins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego throws out a counter right but Robbins avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Robbins drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Dwan Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Robbins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses. #ROC#Diego is rocked!
Robbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robbins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Robbins finish him?
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Robbins. #CUT#Dwan Diego's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Robbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Robbins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwan Diego's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Marty Robbins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EK 9_ABSOLUTE ULTRAVIOLENCE
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee slips a jab from Diego.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego avoids the head kick by Lee.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
As Lee backs off Diego throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diego told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Diego clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diego will feel that in the morning.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Diego moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee blocks a head kick by Diego.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Diego takes one on the button.
Lee misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
#CL#
Lee forces Diego back against the ropes and clinches.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#CL#
Lee rushes Diego and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes. #T4#
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Lee cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Lee throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Diego misses with a looping left.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diego scores with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the ropes.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego with a jab.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the ropes.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.#T2##BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lee blocking some punches.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Diego avoids the body shot from Lee.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Lee checks a low kick from Diego.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee walks into a jab.
Diego tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
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!
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Diego counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Nice body punch from Lee.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee lands a front kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Diego moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
A big right from Lee misses.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Diego scores with a push kick.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Diego lands a right hand.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego avoids the body shot from Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Lee 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.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Diego down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Lee throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Diego takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Diego 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.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego avoids the head kick by Lee.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee 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.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Lee throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Diego lands.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dwan Diego just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Diego lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Diego misses with a hook.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Diego moves out of range as Lee strikes.#T1#
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a left hand.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T2#
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diego keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T3#
Lee tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Lee can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Lee wants to break free but Diego has control.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Diego jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego slips under a jab from Lee.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego misses with a straight left.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Diego backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego misses with a hook.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Diego thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tommy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Diego clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lee blocks a body shot from Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee slips a jab from Diego.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
A left and a right from Diego both land. Nice combination.
Diego tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Diego rushes Lee and presses him up against the ropes.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Lee is working Diego over against the ropes.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Lee tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwan Diego.
I think Diego 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EK 6_TRANSCENDENCE
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robbins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robbins is able to avoid easily.
Robbins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Robbins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego lands with a hook. Robbins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robbins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Robbins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Robbins.
Robbins lands a right hand.
Robbins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.#T1#
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Robbins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Nice elbow from Diego. #CUT#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Robbins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the ropes.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Robbins.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Robbins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robbins has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Robbins.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
Nice body punch from Robbins - that landed with a thud.
Diego working aggressively here.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego working aggressively here.
Robbins scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Robbins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Robbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego works on Robbins's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robbins is keeping busy.
Robbins misses with a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Robbins throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego slips a straight right by Robbins.
Robbins throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Robbins jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego with a nice calf kick.
Robbins misses with a few strikes there.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robbins just manages to avoid it.
Diego moves away from the strike by Robbins.
Robbins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbins clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Robbins lands an uppercut.
Robbins misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Robbins.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Robbins gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Robbins dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbins.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Robbins.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Robbins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Diego lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Marty Robbins's cut even more.
Robbins tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Robbins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Robbins presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Robbins throws an elbow but misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Robbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Robbins.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbinss head.
Robbins is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Robbins misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins. #BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marty Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Robbins gets tackled into the ropes by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
A short left from Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diego.
#BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Robbins's ribs.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robbins.
Robbins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Robbins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robbins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Robbins's front leg but catches the back leg as Robbins tries to avoid it.
Diego throws a hook but Robbins avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target.
Robbins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego cracks Robbins with a good jab.
Robbins circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Robbins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robbins doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Diego has Robbins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Robbins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbinss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Diego blocks a body shot from Robbins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Robbins.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Robbins improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbins.
Robbins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Robbins lands a right hand.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robbins tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Robbins.
Robbins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Robbins fails to land.
Robbins lands a nice uppercut.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Dwan Diego's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robbins lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Robbins throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Robbins misses with a shot to the body
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego moves out of range as Robbins strikes.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego feints and then cracks Robbins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robbins down.
Robbins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robbins.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robbins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Robbins pushes him off.
Robbins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Robbins moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Robbins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robbins.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Robbins takes one to the side of the head.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Robbins tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Robbins rushes Diego and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robbins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego lands an elbow just above Robbins 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Robbins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robbins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Diego pushes Robbins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Robbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Robbins lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Diego.
Robbins lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Dwan Diego's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins takes a shot to the head.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Robbins.
Robbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marty Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Robbins throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Robbins avoided it.
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
Diego walks into a jab.
Robbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego is looking to clinch but Robbins is avoiding it.
Diego thows a leg kick but Robbins checks it
and Robbins counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Robbins misses.
Diego swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Robbins ducks down to avoid it.
Diego tries to clinch but Robbins is having none of it.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robbins connects with an inside leg kick.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Robbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch.
Diego tries to clinch but Robbins is having none of it.
Diego is looking to clinch but Robbins is avoiding it.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries a body shot but Robbins blocks it.
Robbins blocking some punches.
#T2#
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robbins tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbins.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the ropes.
Robbins lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Robbins lands a body shot.
Robbins tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
A short right from Robbins on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Robbins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego tries to work over Robbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Robbins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robbins 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins is the new middleweight champion!
Marty Robbins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ETERNITY 3: DIEGO v JOHNSON
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diego misses the jab.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Diego and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Johnson is working Diego over against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Diego. #CUT#That has opened up Fleece Johnson's cut even more.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Diego blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diego connects with a body shot.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Diego is working Johnson over against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Fleece Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Fleece Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fleece Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ETERNAL HELL
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redfist tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist checks a leg kick.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redfist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Redfist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Redfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Redfist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redfist misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redfist jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Good shot there by Redfist.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfist takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Redfist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Diego.#T1#
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Redfist saw it coming and moves away.
Diego takes a swing at Redfist's ribcage but misses.
Redfist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redfist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego throws a jab when Redfist was well out of range.
Redfist counters with a body kick.
Redfist checks the leg kick.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been informed that Redfist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Redfist misses.
A punch lands to the side of Redfist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redfist throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego tries a low kick but Redfist avoids it.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego lands with a cross. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfist.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Redfist circles away.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfist manages to avoid it.
A big right from Redfist misses.
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfist blocks a jab.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redfist's head.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Redfist.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diego slips under a jab.#CL#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Redfist in a clinch.
Redfist misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Redfist looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Redfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego is pushing Redfist up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redfist is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.#BC2#
Redfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Redfist off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego tries to clinch up but Redfist circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Redfist misses.
Diego works Redfist's body with a nice hook.
Redfist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redfist throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redfist checks it well. #T1#
Diego cracks Redfist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redfist.
Redfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Redfist throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego moves forwards but Redfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redfist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Redfist throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Redfist saw that one coming.
Redfist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Redfist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Redfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redfist's sensitive parts.
Redfist lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Diego.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Redfist's defenses.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redfist blocks a jab.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfist.
Redfist staying out of range there.
Redfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Redfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redfist misses with a looping right.
Redfist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redfist takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redfist under the eye.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Redfist moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego swinging wildly here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego 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.#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redfist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diego wants to clinch up but Redfist keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Redfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego tries to clinch there but Redfist circles away.
Diego slips under a jab from Redfist.
Redfist is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Redfist throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfist. Redfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Redfist off balance momentarily.
Diego is looking to clinch.
That kick from Diego tenderised Redfist's leg. Redfist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 good leg kick by Redfist.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redfist's sensitive parts.
Diego connects with a right hand. Redfist shakes it off.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Redfist backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Nice body punch from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfist.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redfist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Redfist misses with a body kick.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Redfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Redfist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redfist missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Diego throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looks for the body kick but Redfist saw that one coming.
Redfist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diego lands with a kick to the temple. Redfist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Redfist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Redfist's head.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Redfist looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego walks into a jab.
Diego walks into a left hand.
Redfist throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego throws a hook but Redfist blocks it.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Redfist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfist. Redfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diego lands with a kick to the temple. Redfist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Decent striking displayed by Redfist there.
Redfist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego tries to clinch there but Redfist circles away.
Redfist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
Redfist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redfist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Redfist tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego has Redfist pressed against the ropes, preventing Redfist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Redfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redfist misses the jab.
Diego connects with the punch.
Redfist tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redfist throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Redfist throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfist scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redfist.
Jab from Diego.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Redfist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redfist throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfist misses with a straight left.
Redfist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
A low kick from Redfist is predictable there
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Redfist swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Redfist avoided it.
Redfist throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego wants to clinch.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego slips a jab from Redfist.
Redfist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego tries to work over Redfist's front leg with a kick but Redfist checks it.
A big left from Diego misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Redfist.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Redfist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redfist connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Redfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Diego.
Redfist checks a low kick from Diego.
A countering left hand to the body from Redfist misses.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Redfist pushes him off.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sortek Redfist 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!#R5#
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sortek Redfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfist misses with a wild combination.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Redfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Redfist misses with a looping left.
Diego tries to clinch up but Redfist circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Redfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Redfist back into the ropes.
Redfist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Redfist lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego slips a jab from Redfist.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego wants to clinch.#T1#
Redfist misses with a wild body shot.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Redfist misses with a body kick.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redfist loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Redfist tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Redfist off balance momentarily.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Redfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Redfist blocks an uppercut.
Redfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfist tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Redfist back against the ropes.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Redfist.
#T2#
Diego lands an elbow inside that Redfist shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
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!
Redfist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diego in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redfist misses with a body punch.
Redfist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfist is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego pushes Redfist back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Redfist scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfist takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego prevents Redfist from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Redfist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Shut up and Fight 4
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Diego thuds his right hand into Redfist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfist. Redfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redfist throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Redfist throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redfist lands a jab.
Redfist throws a body kick that misses.
Redfist throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws out a counter right but Redfist avoids it with no problem.
Diego tries to clinch but Redfist is having none of it.
Redfist slips a straight right by Diego.
Redfist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfist wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Redfist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Redfist is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Redfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Redfist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego tries to clinch but Redfist moves out of range.
Redfist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redfist is looking for a counter combo.
Redfist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Da Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Redfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego is looking to clinch. #T1#
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfist.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redfist throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfist wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range. #CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Redfist up against the ropes.
Redfist tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redfist.
Redfist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Redfist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Redfist. #T2#
A short left from Diego.
Redfist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Redfist in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Redfist blocks an uppercut.
Redfist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfist.
Redfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redfist or not.
Redfist misses with a knee strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist landing knees to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist'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.
#R2#
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redfist throws out the jab.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Redfist checks it.
Diego slips under a jab from Redfist.
Diego lands with a nice combination. Redfist backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Redfist down.
Redfist misses with a looping right.
Redfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego jabs at Redfist's body.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Diego throws the left hand but Redfist avoids the punch easily.
Redfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Sortek Redfist is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Redfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
A quick step to the side and Redfist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfist walks into a jab.#T1#
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redfist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Redfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfist tries to avoid it.
Redfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redfist tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego motions for Redfist to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Redfist.
Diego thuds a left hand into Redfist's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Redfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Redfist off balance momentarily.#CL#
Redfist pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego is looking to control Redfist's arms but Redfist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Redfist presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfist lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Redfist.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Redfist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Redfist lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfist blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Redfist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Redfist.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfist misses with some punches.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfist.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Redfist slips the punch.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Redfist checks a low kick from Diego.
Redfist tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range. #CL#
Redfist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Redfist lands a nice uppercut.
Diego trying to stall but Redfist improves his position.
Redfist lands a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Redfist on the inside.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
#T1#
Redfist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfist is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfist's elbow.
Redfist dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redfist's defenses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Redfist improves position.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Redfist avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redfist.
Redfist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Redfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T2#
Diego lands an elbow inside that Redfist shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfist.
A shot in the inside from Redfist.
Redfist gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfist.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfist avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Redfist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Redfist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego is looking to control Redfist's arms but Redfist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Redfist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redfist scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Redfist blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Redfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redfist misses with a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sortek Redfist did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Diego throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
Diego throws a hook but Redfist blocks it.
Redfist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego staying out of range there.
Redfist with the inside leg kick.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Redfist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Redfist saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redfist throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redfist.
Redfist misses the body punch
and Diego counters with a nice low kick that buckles Redfist's knee momentarily.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redfist checks it well.
Diego is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Redfist moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redfist doesn't seem bothered though.
Redfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redfist throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Redfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfist tries to avoid it.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Redfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redfist cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Diego tries to clinch but Redfist is having none of it.
It appears Redfist was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfist throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Redfist checks the leg kick.
Redfist throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redfist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego checks a low kick from Redfist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redfist is out of range. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego avoids the head kick by Redfist.
#CL2#
Diego clinches.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Redfist's head.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Redfist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redfist lands a knee to the body.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redfist as Diego tries to tie him up.
Redfist blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Redfist connects with a knee to the head.
Redfist lands with a light punch inside.
Redfist lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfist can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redfist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sortek Redfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Redfist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Redfist.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Redfist.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redfist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redfist keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Redfist has Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Redfist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Redfist.
Redfist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diego in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diego is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diego working aggressively here.
Redfist pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfist.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Redfist has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a right hand.
Redfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Redfist.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Diego.
Redfist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Redfist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Redfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redfist avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Redfist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Redfist.
Redfist lands a body punch.
Redfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Redfist.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Redfist connects with a knee to the head.
Diego gets through Redfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Redfist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
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 Sortek Redfist.
I think Diego 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 Topper Green scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego! Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AKT 18
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego rushes Crosby and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to stall but Crosby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Diego lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego trying to stall but Crosby improves his position.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diego slips under a jab.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crosby, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego blocking some punches.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Crosby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Crosby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crosby has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby is rocked!
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego cracks Crosby with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Crosby goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Crosby wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Friday Shootout 3
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Diego misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fischer throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Fischer's front leg but catches the back leg as Fischer tries to avoid it.
Fischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fischer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fischer misses the target.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Fischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fischer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fischer throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fischer.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer looks to throw a body kick
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #T1#
Fischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target. #CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Fischer's head.
Nice body punch from Fischer.
Fischer lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fischer.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fischer's defenses.
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 left from Diego.
Fischer is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fischer has his back to the ropes.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fischer swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Fischer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Fischer.#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Fischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fischer is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fischer moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fischer will feel that in the morning.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fischer takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
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#
Fischer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fischer is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
Fischer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fischer.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Fischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Fischer misses its intended target.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Fischer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fischer on the side of the head.
Fischer walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Fischer.
Fischer misses with a head kick.
Diego replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fischer blocks it well.#T1#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Fischer throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego. #CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fischers head.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Fischer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Fischer tries to tie him up.
Maybe Fischer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fischer blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Fischer wants to break free but Diego has control.
Fischer is trying to stall.
#T2#
Fischer tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dennis Fischer.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#CL2#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego wants to stall.
#BC#
Fischer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Fischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fischer misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with an inside leg kick.
Fischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fischer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fischer looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Fischer is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
Fischer throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Fischer scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fischer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fischer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Fischer lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego throws a low kick but Fischer avoids it.#T1#
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fischer's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Fischer moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Diego! Fischer continues to tee off on Diego, landing with a left and a right! Fischer connects with a right hand that leaves Diego sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Fischer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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GP FINAL
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Gracie lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Diego avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Diego slips under a jab.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Diego jabs at Gracie's 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!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Diego misses the body punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gracie throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Diego lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie checks a low kick from Diego.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick there by Diego.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Gracie 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.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego motions for Gracie to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Gracie throws a lazy body kick
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diego lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Diego moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good shot there by Gracie.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in 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!
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.#T1#
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie 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.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Gracie lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renato Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Gracie motions for Diego to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Diego rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Diego slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Renato Gracie 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#
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Diego wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego is looking to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.#T2#
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Diego clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Renato Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Diego tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Diego backing away here, and Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Dwan Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Diego looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
Post fight, Renato Gracie took to the microphone: 'P4P no. 1 baby! I'm the best striker in the world. Alzheimer and them MMA jokers who call themselves strikers should step up and prove themselves against the true striking king!'.
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Event:
Grand Prix Semi FINAL
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Doss misses with a kick to the body.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Doss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch but Doss moves out of range. #CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Doss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Diego misses.
Doss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Doss's front leg but catches the back leg as Doss tries to avoid it.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diego clinches up with Doss and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Doss breaks the clinch.
Diego swings for the body but Doss moves out of range.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Doss throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Doss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Doss with an uppercut!
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Diego pushes Doss up against the ropes in a clinch.
Doss is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Doss blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Doss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
A slow jab from Doss misses its intended target. #CL2#
Diego forces Doss back against the ropes and clinches.
Doss wants to get back to striking at distance but Diego won't allow it.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego taking a breather.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Doss blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Doss is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Doss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Doss defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego throws a hook but Doss blocks it.
Diego slips a straight right by Doss.
A big left from Doss misses.
A nice combination there by Diego.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Doss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Doss is just out of range.
Doss walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Doss counters with a straight right hand.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego keeps Doss at a distance using the push kick.
Doss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Doss's front leg but catches the back leg as Doss tries to avoid it. #T1#
Doss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Doss slips a jab from Diego.
Doss throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Doss.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego wants to clinch up but Doss keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Doss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego cracks Doss with an open hand slap.
Doss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doss darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Doss is trying to break free.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Doss controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Doss avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.#T2#
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Doss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands an elbow just above Doss 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doss.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Doss blocks an elbow strike.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diego slips under a jab from Doss.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doss.
Doss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Doss.
Diego cracks the inside of Doss's front leg.
Doss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doss misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Diego has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doss.
Doss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Doss misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.#T1#
Doss keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego feints and then cracks Doss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doss down.
Diego avoids the head kick by Doss.
Doss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Diego misses with a right hand
enabling Doss to counter with a crisp jab.
Doss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doss throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Doss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doss misses with a looping left.
Doss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Doss moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Doss saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Doss moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Doss misses the target.
Doss moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Diego.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego cracks the inside of Doss's front leg.
Good exchange - Doss coming out on top.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doss counters with a stiff right hand.
Doss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Doss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doss tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Doss takes one to the chin there.
Doss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego wants to slow Doss down by chopping away at his legs.
Doss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doss cracks Diego with a good jab.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Diego is rocked!
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dwan Diego just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Doss swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
A slow jab from Doss misses its intended target.
Doss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Doss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doss throws a big shot that misses.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego cracks the inside of Doss's front leg.
Doss throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Doss swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego slips a jab from Doss.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doss sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doss.
Doss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Diego clinches up with Doss and pushes him back against the ropes.
Doss is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doss has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Doss can't break the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Doss dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Doss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Doss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Doss.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Doss scores with a nice head shot.
Diego tries to clinch but Doss moves out of range.
Doss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diego is looking to clinch but Doss is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Doss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Doss misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Doss sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Doss off balance momentarily.
Diego staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego lunges at Doss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doss's hand.
Doss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Doss down.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Doss circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doss's calf.
Doss misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Dick Doss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego looks to throw the jab but Doss is out of range. #T1#
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Doss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doss.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Doss off balance momentarily.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doss throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Doss ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#T2#
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Doss is just out of range.
Doss throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Doss moved out of range nicely.
Doss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego thumps Doss with a low kick.
Doss throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego lands a front kick.
Doss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diego to score with a decent uppercut.
Doss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Doss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doss moves out of range of the strikes.
Doss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dick Doss had this to say: 'Pick myself back up ya chumps '.
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Event:
Grand Prix ROUND 2 NY
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Diego throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow takes one on the button.
Snow throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Snow tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Snow manages to avoid the attempt.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Diego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow walks into a left hand.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Snow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow blocks an elbow strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Snow tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Snow blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Snow feints a jab promting Diego to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
A short uppercut from Snow.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Snow dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Snow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Nik Snow has been cut.
Diego tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow is working Diego over against the ropes.
Snow tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Snow into the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Snow has Diego pressed against the ropes.
Snow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC2#
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego blocks a head kick by Snow.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snow's coach down at UnderGround Specialist Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Snow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Diego down.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snow checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego misses with a low kick as Snow jumps back.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego wants to clinch
and Snow counters with a nice leg kick.
Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego avoids the body shot from Snow.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Diego throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego looks to clinch
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Snow is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Snow saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Snow moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Snow connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snow momentarily.
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!
Snow throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diego throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but Snow moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Snow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with Snow against the ropes.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#T2#
Snow blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Snow into the ropes.
Snow works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.#BC2#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Snow checks it.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snow doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
Diego misses with a hook.
Snow keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Snow takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Snow blocks the low kick.#CL#
Diego pushes Snow up against the ropes in a clinch.
Snow works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Snow breaks the clinch.
A jab from Snow misses.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow. #T1#
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
Snow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Snow slips under a jab from Diego.
Snow blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Snow motions for Diego to come forward. Snow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snow feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Snow throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Snow looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow slips under a jab from Diego.
Snow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Snow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Snow seems unphased.
Snow takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
Diego takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diego looks for the body kick but Snow saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego backing away here, and Snow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Diego misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Diego down.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Diego lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow lands a body shot.
#T1#
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Snow misses with a double jab.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Snow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego thows a leg kick but Snow checks it
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Snow.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego is looking to clinch. #T2#
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego lands 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!
Snow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snow lands a jab to Diego's midsection.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow. #BC2#
Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Snow finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a right hand to the body.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nik Snow.
Well Diego 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Grand Prix MONTREAL
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Diego blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Entei blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego thows a leg kick but Entei checks it
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entei manages to avoid it.
Entei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Entei throws a leg kick that misses.
Entei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Entei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego lands a front kick.
Diego wants to clinch up but Entei keeps it at a distance.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Entei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Entei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Entei thinks about countering with a head kick.
Entei lands with a cross. #T1#
Entei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Entei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Entei throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Entei checks a low kick from Diego.
Entei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Entei tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Diego misses. #CL2#
Diego rushes Entei and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Entei scores with a shoulder strike.
Entei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entei.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
#T2#
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Diego gets through Entei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Entei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Entei tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego throws a leg kick but Entei moved away.
Entei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Entei 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.
Entei throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Entei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Entei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Entei moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
Diego tries to stall but Entei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Entei connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Entei avoids it.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Entei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Entei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Entei circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Entei throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei lands a body shot.
Entei throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
#T1#
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego defending well as Entei loads up on a big left hand.
Diego lands with a cross.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei scores with a push kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Entei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego 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.
As Diego looks to move away, Entei throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Diego thows a leg kick but Entei checks it
and Entei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Entei gets a clinch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Entei.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Entei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego is looking to control Entei's arms but Entei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei lands an uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Entei avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei is working Diego over against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A jab from Entei does it's job there.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
#BC#
Entei breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Entei. Those never looked like landing.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Entei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Entei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Entei. That did some damage!
Entei misses with a straight right.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Entei to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Entei misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Entei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diego tries to clinch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Entei throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego avoids the head kick by Entei.
Diego cracks Entei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Entei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego checks a low kick from Entei.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entei looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Entei needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Entei misses.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Entei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego walks into a left hand.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Entei avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Entei misses the target.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Entei is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Entei takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Entei lands a high kick!
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Entei tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Entei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Entei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Entei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Entei clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Entei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Entei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Entei sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Entei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Entei counters with a quick kick to the body but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Entei counters with a quick kick to the body but Diego blocks it.
Entei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
Entei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Entei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Entei throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Entei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Entei.
Entei staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Entei checks a leg kick.
Diego moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Entei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.
Entei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Entei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Entei tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Diego clinches up with Entei and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Entei.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei blocks the elbow strike.
#T2##BC#
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Entei.
Diego throws a hook but Entei blocks it.
Entei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego scores with a jab. Entei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Entei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego wants to clinch up but Entei keeps it at a distance.
Entei misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Entei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
#CL#
Entei clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Diego misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Entei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Entei's calf.
Diego throws a low kick but Entei avoids it.
Entei tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Entei lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Entei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Entei throws a body kick that misses.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Entei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Entei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Entei seems unphased.
Entei misses with a low kick.
Entei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego thumps Entei with a low kick.#T1#
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Entei scores with a nice right hand.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei throws a quick counter head kick but Diego was just out of range.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Entei.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Entei with an uppercut!
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Entei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Entei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Entei checks a low kick from Diego.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Entei throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei checks a leg kick.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Entei. Entei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Entei misses with some punches.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entei lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AKT 14
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redfist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diego - the referee stops the clock and Redfist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diego. Redfist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redfist throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redfist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Redfist's head but Redfist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego moves out of range as Redfist throws a body kick.
Redfist blocks the body kick.
Redfist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
Redfist is trying to stall.
Redfist is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redfist scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Redfist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Redfist.
Diego lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego is trying to stall.
Come on Diego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Redfist scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Redfist breaks from the clinch.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego takes a swing at Redfist's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Diego misses.
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfist.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfist.
Diego throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redfist is looking for the big counter here.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Redfist misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Redfist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfist is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Redfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redfist misses with a hook.
Redfist scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Redfist misses with a combination
#CL#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redfist blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards. #BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws the left hand but Redfist avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Redfist.
Diego moves out of range as Redfist strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Redfist circles away.
Diego backing away here, and Redfist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Redfist moved out of range.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redfist momentarily.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Redfist misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Redfist throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Redfist scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfist.
Redfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Redfist missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redfist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfist throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redfist's calf.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego with a jab.#T1#
Redfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego tries to clinch there but Redfist circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Diego misses.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Redfist counters with a body kick.
Redfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Redfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redfist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redfist scrambles back to his feet.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Redfist ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Diego misses
letting Redfist counter with a right hand.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Redfist dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redfist, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego moves out of range as Redfist throws a body kick.
#T2#
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Redfist circles away.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfist swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Redfist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redfist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redfist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redfist lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Redfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redfist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego jabs Redfist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Redfist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redfist looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redfist.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redfist moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redfist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sortek Redfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego avoids the head kick by Redfist.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfist misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redfist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diego - the referee stops the clock and Redfist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diego. Redfist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redfist walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redfist looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Redfist counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Redfist to acknowledge the strikes.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Redfist off balance momentarily.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego defending well as Redfist loads up on a big left hand.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfist. Redfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redfist throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Redfist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redfist defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Redfist.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Redfist throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Redfist throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redfist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego 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.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego thumps Redfist with a low kick.
Redfist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfist can do to turn this around?
Redfist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Redfist seems unphased.
Redfist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redfist ducks right into an uppercut from Diego.
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego blocks a jab.#T2#
Redfist throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Diego clinches.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Redfist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfist.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Redfist taking a breather.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redfist tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Redfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redfist misses with some punches.
Redfist's coach down at Julius Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redfist's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Redfist controls the action.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Redfist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the ropes.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RR 3 !!NEW YEAR KNOCKOUTS!!
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Fischer misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer. #BC2#
Fischer breaks from the clinch.
Fischer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
Fischer cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego thumps Fischer with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Fischer slips the punch.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Fischer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego slips under a jab from Fischer.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fischer only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Fischer digs a good hook to Diego's body.
A big right from Diego misses. #CL#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fischer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Diego pushes Fischer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
Fischer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego slips a jab from Fischer.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fischer avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fischer, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short left from Diego. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards. #BC2#
Fischer manages to break the clinch.
Diego moves to clinch but Fischer breaks away
and Fischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego lands a jab.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego clobbers Fischer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fischer 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.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Fischer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Fischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fischer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Fischer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Fischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Diego appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fischer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Fischer slips the punch.
Fischer is looking to land body kicks.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fischer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Fischer down.
Diego lands a jab.
Fischer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fischer takes a step back to recover.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischer circles away.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a push kick but Fischer slaps the foot to one side.
Fischer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Fischer moves away and avoids it.
Fischer checks a low kick from Diego.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diego.
Fischer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego tries to work over Fischer's front leg with a kick but Fischer checks it.
Fischer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Diego down.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fischer on the side of the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fischer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Fischer settles back down.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Fischer and move into the clinch.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Fischer back into the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diego here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Fischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fischer pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego pushes Fischer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Diego working aggressively here.
#T1#
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Fischer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Fischer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fischer can do to turn this around?
Fischer scores with a body shot.
Fischer throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Fischer throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fischer misses with a looping right.
Diego misses with a body shot.
A jab from Fischer finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fischer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Fischer throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Fischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fischer misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
Fischer blocks an uppercut.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
Diego lands an elbow just above Fischer 's eye.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Fischer controls the action.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Fischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Fischer cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Fischer.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks a body shot from Fischer. #T3#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
#BC2#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennis Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fischer jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego throws a low kick but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Fischer looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Fischer moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.#T4#
Donk. Diego catches Fischer right on the button with a cross.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fischer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fischer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Fischer lands.
Fischer throws a body kick that misses.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Fischer throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Fischer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Fischer slips under a jab.
Fischer fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Fischer tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Fischer misses with a straight right.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dennis Fischer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dennis Fischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Fischer finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Fischer moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Fischer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fischer throws a big shot that misses.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Fischer with an uppercut!
Diego misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fischer to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Diego misses.
Fischer throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fischer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Fischer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer lands a shoulder strike.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fischer working aggressively here.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fischer's defenses.
A short right from Fischer.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Fischer breaks from the clinch.
Diego catches Fischer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fischer is looking to land body kicks.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands with a cross.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Fischer misses.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Diego wants to clinch.
Fischer flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego moves out of range as Fischer throws a body kick.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Fischer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Fischer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fischer drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fischer 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Fischer with an uppercut!#T3#
Fischer throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Fischer only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Fischer. That snapped Diego's head back.
Fischer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fischer 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.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fischer just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fischer loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fischer avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego digs a right hand into Fischer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fischer's gas tank.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fischer is keeping busy.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fischer's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego blocks a body shot from Fischer.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fischer tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes Fischer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Fischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Dwan Diego!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dwan Diego!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego wins by unanimous decision!
Dwan Diego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AKT 4
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Diego goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Kinneas.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinneas.
Diego flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinneas steps away.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kinneas throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinneas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinneas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinneas misses with a straight left.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Kinneas defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Kinneas connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kinneas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kinneas's calf.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego. #CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kinneas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Diego working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Kinneas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinneas's elbow.
Kinneas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kinneas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Diego. #CL2#
Diego rushes Kinneas and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kinneas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinneas misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kinneas fails to land.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Kinneas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kinneas's defenses.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kinneas's defenses.
Kinneas lands an uppercut.
Kinneas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinneas throws a head punch that misses.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kinneas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kinneas's brow. #T2#
Kinneas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas working aggressively here.
Kinneas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego gets through Kinneas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kinneas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Kinneas misses with some punches.
Kinneas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas working aggressively here.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Irvine Kinneas has been cut.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kinneas's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kinneas's brow.
Kinneas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Kinneas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego cracks Kinneas with a nice body shot.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Kinneas in his tracks for a moment.
Kinneas blocking some punches.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas misses with some punches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinneas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas misses with some punches.
Diego looking to stall.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Kinneas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinneas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kinneas.
Diego has Kinneas pressed against the ropes.
Diego working aggressively here.
Kinneas misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinneas is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Kinneas controls his hands.
Kinneas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Kinneas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinneas backwards.
Kinneas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Irvine Kinneas'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.
#R2#
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinneas slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Diego takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Kinneas.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinneas drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kinneas swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Kinneas moves out of range easily.
Kinneas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kinneas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego cracks the inside of Kinneas's front leg.
Diego blocks a head kick by Kinneas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kinneas stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego throws a series of punches but Kinneas avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Kinneas.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Kinneas pushes him away.
Kinneas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
#T1#
Kinneas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Kinneas throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinneas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinneas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Diego forces Kinneas back against the ropes and clinches.
Kinneas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kinneas fails to land.
Diego tries a body shot but Kinneas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Kinneas lands with a left to the head.
Diego tries a body shot but Kinneas blocks it.
Kinneas blocks a body shot from Diego.
Kinneas takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
#BC#
Kinneas breaks the clinch.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kinneas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinneas.
Kinneas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kinneas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Kinneas moves his leg out of the way.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinneas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diego. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diego misses with a hook
and Kinneas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diego feints and then cracks Kinneas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kinneas down.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego checks a leg kick.
That kick from Kinneas tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Kinneas checks it.
Diego cracks Kinneas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinneas misses the target.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kinneas.
A nice side step and Diego releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kinneas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas blocks an uppercut.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego gets through Kinneas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Kinneas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a push kick but Kinneas slaps the foot to one side.
Kinneas slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Kinneas's side.
Kinneas misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Kinneas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Kinneas moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinneas.
Kinneas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Kinneas throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Kinneas looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kinneas.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Kinneas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Kinneas's head.
Kinneas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Kinneas tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irvine Kinneas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego swings for the body but Kinneas moves out of range.
Kinneas avoids a kick to the body.
Kinneas tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego cracks Kinneas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinneas off the ropes and back into range.
No joy there for Kinneas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego lands a jab to Kinneas's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Kinneas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diego.
Diego cracks Kinneas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Kinneas is out of range.
Kinneas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego digs a good body shot into Kinneas's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Kinneas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kinneas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Kinneas should have avoided that one.
Diego lands a head shot.
Diego with a jab.
Diego blocks a head kick by Kinneas.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kinneas.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kinneas throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Kinneas ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Kinneas misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego lands a nice hook to Kinneas's body. Kinneas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kinneas is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kinneas. That did some damage!
Diego 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.
Kinneas lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Kinneas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kinneas tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego scores with a spinning back kick!
Diego blocks a head kick by Kinneas.
#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinneas can't break the clinch.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Kinneas misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kinneas working aggressively here.
Kinneas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinneas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinneas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kinneas working aggressively here.
Kinneas wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Kinneas.
Kinneas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kinneas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinneas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kinneas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Kinneas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Diego digs a right hand into Kinneas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kinneas's gas tank.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Irvine Kinneas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinneas.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kinneas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kinneas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Dwan Diego!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Dwan Diego!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego wins by unanimous decision!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RH103
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zambrana being controlled against the ropes.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego wants to slow Zambrana down by chopping away at his legs.
Zambrana avoids a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a head kick.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Zambrana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a 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.
#T1#
Zambrana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrana checks the leg kick.
That kick from Diego tenderised Zambrana's leg. Zambrana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Zambrana pushes him off.
Zambrana throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Zambrana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Zambrana lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Zambrana missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Diego moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.
Zambrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Zambrana misses.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Zambrana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diego moves forwards but Zambrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego is leaning against Zambrana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Zambrana - that landed with a thud.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to stall but Zambrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Zambrana's head.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zambrana's defenses. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zambrana looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Zambrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zambrana. That did some damage!
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego slips under a jab.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Zambrana breaks away and moves out of range.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Zambrana jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Diego tenderised Zambrana's leg. Zambrana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Zambrana.
Zambrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Diego is looking to clinch but Zambrana is avoiding it.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zambrana swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Zambrana throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Zambrana and move into the clinch.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana'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#
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Diego tries to clinch up but Zambrana circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Diego slips a straight right by Zambrana.
Zambrana just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDiego.
Diego moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zambrana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zambrana misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Zambrana.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Zambrana's knee but Zambrana avoids it well.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Diego.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A little jabbing left from Zambrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Zambrana stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Zambrana needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Zambrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zambrana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Diego tries to clinch there but Zambrana circles away.
Diego is looking to slow Zambrana down with leg kicks.
Diego tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zambrana motions for Diego to come forward. Zambrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrana.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zambrana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego lands with a straight right. Zambrana didn't see that one coming.
Zambrana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Zambrana lands a head shot.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
That kick from Diego tenderised Zambrana's leg. Zambrana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zambrana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zambrana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zambrana has time to react.
Zambrana tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Zambrana throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zambrana.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zambrana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zambrana motions for Diego to come forward. Zambrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zambrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zambrana lands a body shot.
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 Dwan Diego.
Well Diego 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RH94
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that Spiteri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diego throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Spiteri counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Diego on his ass! Diego wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Spiteri drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards. #BC2#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1##CL#
Diego clinches up with Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks from the clinch.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Spiteri saw it coming and moves away.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego 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.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Spiteri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spiteri checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Spiteri.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2##CL2#
Spiteri drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Diego rushes Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Carlotos Spiteri should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Diego does no damage. #CL2#
Spiteri clinches up against the ropes.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego thumps Spiteri with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Spiteri.#T1#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri checks the leg kick.
Spiteri needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego tries to clinch there but Spiteri circles away.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Spiteri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego is looking to clinch but Spiteri is avoiding it.
Spiteri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Spiteri's knee but Spiteri avoids it well.
Spiteri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diego blocks it well.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Diego throws a body kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Spiteri blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiteri.
Diego misses with a straight left.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Spiteri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Spiteri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Spiteri pushes him off.
Spiteri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Diego looks for the body kick but Spiteri saw that one coming.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Spiteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri. #CUT2#
Dwan Diego's cut is getting worse.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Diego tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Diego tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spiteri is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spiteri lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Dwan Diego's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Diego out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Carlotos Spiteri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RH81
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Fischer.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fischer throws a big shot that misses.
Diego tries to clinch up but Fischer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Fischer lands a right hand.
A short right from Diego.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fischer scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A short left from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer lands a shoulder strike.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego blocking some punches.
Fischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fischer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Diego misses with a body kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Diego.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Diego walks into a left hand.
A big right from Fischer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Dennis Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Fischer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
#T1#
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fischer with a jab.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Fischer.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fischer wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Fischer's head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Fischer lands an uppercut.
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fischer up against the ropes.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a body shot.
Fischer is breathing heavily.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fischers head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego pushes Fischer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego gets through Fischer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego works on Fischer's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fischer's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow just above Fischer 's eye.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Fischer slips a jab from Diego.#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fischer.#CL#
Fischer tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fischer's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diego here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Fischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fischer's brow.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fischer as the two fighters clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fischer.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Fischer's head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Fischer avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Fischer.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fischers head.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A short left from Diego.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
Diego misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Fischer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries to stall but Fischer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dennis Fischer just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Fischer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego 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.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Fischer misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego cracks Fischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fischer misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
The crowd cheers as Fischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego is looking to clinch but Fischer is avoiding it.
Fischer looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
A cross from Diego lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego misses with the combination.
#T1#
Good work by Fischer as he checks the leg kick.
Fischer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Fischer walks into a jab.
Fischer misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Fischer 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.
Diego throws a low kick but Fischer moves out of range easily.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Fischer.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range.
Fischer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fischer is looking to land body kicks.
Fischer slips under a jab from Diego.
Fischer lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fischer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fischer is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Fischer misses with a leg kick.
Diego scores with the left hand. Fischer knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Fischer slips a jab from Diego.
Fischer scores with a punch to the head.
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Fischer.
Diego is trying to stall.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer blocks an uppercut.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fischer gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer blocks the elbow strike.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes Fischer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fischer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
Fischer avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Dwan Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dwan Diego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Juttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juttu lands an overhand right.
Juttu throws a big shot that misses.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juttu on the side of the head.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juttu.
Juttu throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juttu.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Juttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juttu as Diego tries to tie him up.
Juttu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Juttu pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juttu's defenses.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juttu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu lands with a left to the head.
Diego gets through Juttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Juttu shrugs off.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Diego lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Juttu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a left hand.
#T2#
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego is trying to stall.
Juttu lands a right hand.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Juttu tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Juttu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Juttu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Juttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juttu throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Juttu closes the distance and pushes Diego back into the ropes.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juttu avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juttu lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Juttu lands with a light punch inside.
Diego gets through Juttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Juttu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego is looking to control Juttu's arms but Juttu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Juttu in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Juttu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juttu blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Juttu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego tries to stall but Juttu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Diego blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego digs a right hand into Juttu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juttu's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Juttu tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Diego misses.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juttu is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego clobbers Juttu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego misses with a hook. Juttu ducked under it nicely.
Juttu throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Juttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Juttu misses the target.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Juttu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Juttu.
Diego moves away from the strike by Juttu.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu slips under a jab.
Diego throws a push kick but Juttu slaps the foot to one side.
Juttu misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Juttu works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Juttu moved away.#T1#
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Juttu lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juttu throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
As Diego backs away, Juttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Juttu tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Diego's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diego duly obliges.
Juttu throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
Juttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juttu's defenses. #T2#
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juttu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juttu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu lands a body punch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Juttu lands an uppercut.
Juttu lands a nice uppercut.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Juttu scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Juttu is working Diego over against the ropes.
Juttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A body shot lands from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ruma Juttu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Juttu's shoulder, as Juttu tries to avoid the shot.
Juttu lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body kick from Juttu.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juttu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Diego checks a low kick from Juttu.
Jab from Juttu.
Diego slips under a jab from Juttu.
Sloppy strikes from Juttu. Those never looked like landing.
Juttu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Juttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Juttu.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juttu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu fails to land with a series of punches.
Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A slow jab from Juttu misses its intended target.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Juttu checks it.#T1#
Diego tries to clinch up.
Juttu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Juttu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juttu.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juttu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Juttu.
Diego cracks the inside of Juttu's front leg.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juttu.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Juttu throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juttu.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Juttu.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Juttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a low kick as Juttu jumps back.
Juttu throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego throws a series of punches but Juttu moves out of range.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juttu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juttu.
Diego throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Juttu throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juttu misses with a looping left.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Juttu moves into the clinch successfully.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Juttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juttu lands a right hand.
Juttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Juttu.
Juttu tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Juttu back against the ropes.
Juttu misses with a knee strike.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu had his way with Dwan Diego in 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. 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.
#R5#
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juttu on the side of the head.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego swings for the body but Juttu moves out of range.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Juttu saw it coming and moves away.
Juttu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Juttu checks it.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juttu takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Juttu looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Juttu's front leg but catches the back leg as Juttu tries to avoid it.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juttu, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Juttu misses with a straight left.
Diego throws a counter combo.
Ruma Juttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juttu throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Juttu misses. #CL#
Juttu moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with some punches.
#T1#
Juttu working aggressively here.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Juttu avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Juttu working aggressively here.
A short right from Juttu.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Juttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juttu's defenses.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Juttu working aggressively here.
#T2#
Diego blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego gets through Juttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Juttu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Juttu.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juttu.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diego 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RH55
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Handy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Handy.
Handy throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Handy working aggressively here.
Handy tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego tries to work over Handy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
Handy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a right hand.
Handy throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Handy misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Handy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A short right from Handy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Diego misses with some punches.
Handy lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Handy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handy blocking some punches.
Diego lands a body shot.
Handy lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Handy lands with a left to the head.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Handy controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Diego lands an elbow inside that Handy shrugs off.
Handy lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Handy working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Handy lands a shot to the body.
Handy takes an elbow to the temple.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Diego clinches.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diego here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Handy's ribcage. Handy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands an elbow just above Handy 's eye.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Handy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Handy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Handy lands a jab to the head.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diego scores with a kick to the body.
Handy throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handy throws a hook but Diego blocks it.#T1##CL#
Diego pushes Handy up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Diego is trying to stall.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Handy.
Diego lands an elbow just above Handy 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Handy misses with the head strike.
Handy scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Handy shrugs off.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Handy misses with a punch to the body.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego gets through Handy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes Handy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Good body shot from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A short right from Handy.
Handy misses with the head strike.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handy can do to turn this around?
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Biggie Righty Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Handy's side.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handy throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Handy avoids the body shot from Diego.
Handy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handy, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handy misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands an elbow just above Handy 's eye.
Handy lands with a left to the head.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Handy working aggressively here.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handy.
Handy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Handy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego taking a breather.
Diego blocks a body shot from Handy.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handy tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Handy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Handy.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Handy.
Diego blocks a body shot from Handy.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Handy misses with some punches.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Handy.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Handy - that landed with a thud.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
A short right from Diego.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
A victorious Dwan Diego thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RH36
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego slips under a jab from Gregor.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gregor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego scores with a spinning back kick!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Diego thuds a left hand into Gregor's body.#CL2#
Diego gets a clinch.
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!
Gregor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Diego throws a front kick that sends Gregor stumbling back into the ropes.
Dwan Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Gregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Gregor tries to avoid it.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregor's calf.
Gregor missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregor throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gregor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregor lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Gregor slips under a jab.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Diego scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor.#CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Gregor against the ropes.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gregor manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Gregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
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#
Gregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregor checks a leg kick nicely.
As Diego looks to move away, Gregor throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gregor checks the leg kick.
Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Gregor blocks the elbow strike.
Gregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1##BC#
Gregor breaks the clinch.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregor throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Gregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego scores with a body shot.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregor's calf.
Gregor misses with a straight left.
Diego throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Diego.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Gregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gregor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diego. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diego.
Nice body kick from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Diego lands with a nice body kick.
Gregor misses with a two punch combination.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Diego catches Gregor right on the button with a cross.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor.
Gregor misses with a looping left.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Gregor gets tackled into the ropes by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gregor trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Diego lands a jab.
Gregor misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Gregor looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregor will feel that in the morning.
Gregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego is looking to slow Gregor down with leg kicks.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diego with a hook.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego throws a leg kick but Gregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Gregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diego.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Gregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Diego digs a good body shot into Gregor's ribs.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Diego has Gregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Gregor tries to tie him up.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego blocks a body shot from Gregor.
Gregor blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Gregor takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
James Gregor's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Diego cracks Gregor with a nice body shot.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
A very excited looking Dwan Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RH27
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Juttu loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu.
Diego slips under a jab.
Juttu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juttu cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Juttu throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Juttu misses with an uppercut.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juttu lands a jab.
Juttu lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juttu.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juttu manages to avoid it.
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#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Juttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
A short right from Juttu on the inside. #T1#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juttu lands an uppercut.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Juttu on the inside.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Juttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego 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#
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juttu.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
Juttu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juttu.
Juttu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego swings for the body but Juttu moves out of range.
Diego is looking to wear down Juttu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Juttu scores with a leg kick.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juttu.
Juttu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Juttu lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Juttu checks it.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juttu feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Juttu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego scores with a kick to the body.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juttu.
Juttu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Juttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Diego misses.
A little jabbing left from Juttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Diego throws out a leg kick but Juttu moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Juttu misses with a straight right.
Diego cracks Juttu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juttu lands a body shot.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juttu.
Ruma Juttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juttu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diego cracks the inside of Juttu's front leg.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego wants to slow Juttu down by chopping away at his legs.
Juttu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diego.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Diego pushes Juttu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juttu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego lands an elbow just above Juttu 's eye.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Juttu.
Juttu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
A shot in the inside from Juttu.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Juttu controls his hands.
Juttu avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Juttu in his tracks for a moment.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
Juttu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruma Juttu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juttu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego moves away from the strike by Juttu.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Juttu moved out of range.
Juttu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Juttu 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.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juttu.
Nice cross by Juttu.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Diego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Nice cross by Juttu.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Juttu moved away.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Juttu.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#T1#
Juttu throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Juttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Juttu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Diego tenderised Juttu's leg. Juttu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Juttu.
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Juttu blocks the body kick.
Juttu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego moves out of range as Juttu strikes.
Juttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
A clash of legs there as Juttu blocks the low kick.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Juttu off balance momentarily.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diego stuns Juttu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Juttu's leg but Juttu calmly moves out of range.
Diego is looking to slow Juttu down with leg kicks.
Juttu checks a leg kick nicely.
Juttu misses with a straight left.
Diego throws a low kick but Juttu avoids it.
Juttu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juttu looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juttu.
Juttu tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juttu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Diego.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juttu's sensitive parts.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juttu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diego blocks it well.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Juttu swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu lands a jab to the head.
Juttu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a low kick but Juttu avoids it.
Juttu loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Juttu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu really 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.
#R4#
Juttu avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juttu, right into the meat.
Good work by Juttu as he checks the leg kick.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Juttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juttu throws a leg kick that misses.
Juttu walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juttu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juttu's sensitive parts.
Diego cracks Juttu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Juttu lands.
Juttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juttu.
Juttu checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego is looking to slow Juttu down with leg kicks. #CL#
Diego darts in and clinches Juttu up against the ropes.
Juttu avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juttu missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Diego digs a right hand into Juttu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juttu's gas tank.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Juttu.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Juttu.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Juttu lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Juttu dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
#T2#
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Juttu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juttu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu missing with knees to the body.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Juttu tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Juttu back against the ropes.
Juttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Juttu blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juttu's brow.
Juttu gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Juttu in his tracks for a moment.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu lands with a light punch inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwan Diego 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!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juttu throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Juttu throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juttu connects with a crisp jab.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Juttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Juttu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Juttu avoids it.
Juttu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Diego misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Juttu down.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Juttu sees coming a mile off.
Juttu slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juttu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Juttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.#T1#
Juttu tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Juttu wants to counter with a clinch but Diego pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Juttu.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juttu manages to circle out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Juttu.
Juttu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Juttu checks it.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juttu moves away.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Juttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Juttu.
Good leg kick by Juttu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego thumps Juttu with a low kick.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Juttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Juttu counters by clinching up.
Diego lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Juttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Juttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego wants to stall.
Diego tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
Juttu scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Juttu can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juttu 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruma Juttu!
Ruma Juttu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
RH19
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umm counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Umm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Umm blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
A right hand to the body from Umm.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Umm leaning against his opponent.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Umm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Umm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Umm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umm misses with the head strike.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Umm.
Diego blocks a body shot from Umm. #T1#
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego is working Umm over against the ropes.
Umm tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umm.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Umm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Umm avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umm's brow.
Diego effectively controlling the action here.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Umm.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umm struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Umm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Umm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Diego tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands an elbow just above Umm 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Umm misses with a punch to the body.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego prevents a body shot from Umm.
Umm blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Umm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Umm's head back.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego feints and then cracks Umm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umm down.
Umm throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego lands with a cross.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umm cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego wants to clinch.
Umm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Umm moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Umm moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Umm misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Umm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Umm settles back down.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Diego throws a right hand that misses
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Diego thumps Umm with a low kick.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Umm's head back.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Umm moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umm. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Umm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Umm is just out of range.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umm walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego fakes the leg kick and cracks Umm in the body.
A punch combination from Umm misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Umm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Umm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umm takes an elbow to the temple.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diego. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Umm struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Umm looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Umm in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Umm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Umm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target.
Umm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Umm against the ropes.
Umm tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Umm blocks the elbow strike.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego prevents Umm from breaking the clinch.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Umm breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umm throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Umm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umm tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Nice body kick there by Diego.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Umm counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Umm in a clinch.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Umm avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm lands with a left to the head.
Umm stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Umm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Umm throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #T1#
Diego tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Umm misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Umm misses with some punches.
Umm tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Umm back against the ropes.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Umm lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
Umm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diego up against the ropes.
Umm is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Umm has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Umm misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Umm.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umm is keeping busy.
Diego tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umm blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Umm throws a head punch that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth 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. 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.
#R5#
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Rect Umm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Umm pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Umm stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Umm in his tracks for a moment.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Rect Umm's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Rect Umm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umm takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego blocking some punches.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
#T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umm's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land.
Umm avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Umm blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Rect Umm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with some punches.
Umm blocks a body shot from Diego.
Umm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Umm trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umm into the ropes.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umm's brow.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Umm's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rect Umm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rect Umm stepped up to the mic, saying 'heavy handed, '.
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Event:
RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego tries to work over Marinov's front leg with a kick but Marinov checks it.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Diego moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws a leg kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1##CL#
Diego rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Marinov dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego lands an uppercut.
A short left from Diego.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards. #T2#
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marinov avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Good work by Marinov as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.#CL#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch.
#BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Diego thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Marinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Diego throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marinov jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Marinov.
Marinov pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Marinov tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Marinov. #BC2#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego jabs Marinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Diego tries to tie him up.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Diego takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Marinov.
Marinov working hard to break the clinch.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Diego tries to tie him up. #T2#
Diego lands an elbow just above Marinov 's eye.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Marinov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RH3
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
Diaz 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.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
#T1#
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
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!
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego thumps Diaz with a low kick.#T2#
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz thinks about the counter body kick.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego 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#
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Diego thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diego is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Diego backpedaling.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Diaz throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Niko Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego motions for Diaz to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niko Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Diego digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.#T1#
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Diego catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diego moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diego is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diego slips under a jab from Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
#T2#
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Our winner, Dwan Diego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OC! KT 11
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Oubaali tries to clinch up.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego punishes Oubaali's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Oubaali has managed to clinch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Oubaali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oubaali or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Diego tries to work over Oubaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oubaali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Oubaali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Oubaali as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oubaali tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oubaali has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oubaali.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Oubaali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oubaali tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lunges at Oubaali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oubaali's hand.
Nice defenses there by Oubaali.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oubaali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Oubaali has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Diego lands a left hand.
Oubaali tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali blocking some punches.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Oubaali moves his leg out of the way.
Oubaali 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.
Oubaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oubaali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Oubaali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Diego.
Oubaali cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego cracks Oubaali with a nice body shot.
Oubaali tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oubaali blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Oubaali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to work over Oubaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Oubaali's head.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Diego.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oubaali lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Diego.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oubaali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Oubaali's head.
A short left from Diego. #BC#
Oubaali manages to break the clinch.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oubaali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
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#
Oubaali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oubaali moves away.
Oubaali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Oubaali shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Diego clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oubaali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Oubaali's head.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oubaali as Diego tries to tie him up.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oubaali's elbow.
Diego tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
#T1#
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage. #BC#
Oubaali breaks from the clinch.
Diego throws a low kick but Oubaali avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Oubaali's head back.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Oubaali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego presses Oubaali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Oubaali digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oubaali blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Oubaali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
A relieved looking Dwan Diego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ali Oubaali stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank'.
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Event:
OC! KT 8
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Thomas.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Diego throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Diego stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Diego misses #CL2#
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Diego lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diego up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diego up against the cage.
Diego has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Diego pushes him away.
Diego lands a front kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas 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.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
#T2#
Diego moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Diego sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Diego avoids it this time.
Diego misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Diego throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Diego tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
#T1#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Thomas down.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Derrick Thomas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
A big left from Thomas misses.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Diego.
#T1#
Thomas with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Diego slips a straight right by Thomas.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Jab by Diego.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Diego thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas 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.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Thomas tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Dwan Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
#T1#
Good shot there by Diego.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas cracks Diego with a good jab.
Thomas cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Thomas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Diego defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
Derrick Thomas is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
OC! KT 5
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
Marinov slips a straight right by Diego.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Marinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov slips a jab from Diego.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Diego moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marinov's calf.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Marinov 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.
Jab from Diego.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Diego jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov throws a counter combo.
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!
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Marinov pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego cracks Marinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marinov misses with a combination
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Marinov.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##KD2#
Marinov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Diego to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Marinov throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Marinov throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Marinov misses with the combination.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marinov.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego looks to land a combination. Marinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Diego takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marinov walks into a jab.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Diego is looking to slow Marinov down with leg kicks.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego lands with a straight right. Marinov didn't see that one coming.
Diego jabs Marinov right on the nose. Marinov blinks but takes it well.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marinov is looking for the big counter here.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Diego has Marinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the cage.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
#BC2#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD2#
Marinov lands a front kick to the face, that drops Diego to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Marinov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Diego lands the left hand.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego lands a jab.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marinov in his tracks.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Marinov with an uppercut!
Diego lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marinov back to the cage. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
Marinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Marinov throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
A big right from Marinov misses.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Marinov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego. #BC2#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marinov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov misses the shot to the body.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily. #T2#
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego cracks the inside of Marinov's front leg.
Diego thuds his right hand into Marinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marinov lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses the jab.
Diego thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Marinov moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego is looking to chop away at Marinov's legs.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Diego connects with the punch.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Marinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range. #CL#
Diego clinches up with Marinov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego jabs at Marinov's body.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a leg kick but Marinov moved away.
Diego avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov 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.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marinov has time to react.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marinov's calf.
That kick from Diego tenderised Marinov's leg. Marinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego had his way with Emil Marinov in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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!
#R5#
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marinov with a hook.
Marinov tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego lands a jab to Marinov's midsection.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Diego blocks a head kick by Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Diego catches Marinov right on the button with a cross.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Marinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Marinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego misses the jab.
Marinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Marinov's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Marinov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Marinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Bishop scores the fight 47:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Emil Marinov was interviewed post fight and said 'strong'.
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Event:
OC! KT 2
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego misses with the combination.
Donk. Delaney catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Delaney throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Delaney.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Delaney darts in and clinches Diego up against the cage.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delaney's defenses.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Delaney.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney blocks a body shot from Diego.
Delaney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delaney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Delaney on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
#T1#
Delaney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney blocks a body shot from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delaney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delaney working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delaney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Delaney avoiding damage.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Delaney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Delaney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Delaney controls the action.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Delaney.
Delaney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Delaney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Delaney in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Delaney.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Delaney controls the action.
Diego is trying to stall.
#T3#
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Delaney.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego has Delaney pushed against the cage.
Delaney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delaney struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Delaney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Delaney looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Delaney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delaney taking a breather.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Delaney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
James Delaney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
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#
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaney fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Delaney backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delaney defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Delaney.
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delaney throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delaney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delaney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delaney tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Jab from Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Delaney blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delaney missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Delaney moves into range and clinches up with Diego.#T1#
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Diego.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delaney pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delaney is breathing heavily.
Delaney trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
A short right from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Delaney avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Delaney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James Delaney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego blocking some punches.
Delaney throws an elbow but it misses.
Delaney stalling against the cage.
Delaney lands with a right to the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delaney tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
Delaney scores with a shoulder strike.
Delaney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Delaney avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Delaney tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Delaney back against the cage. #T3#
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego digs a right hand into Delaney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delaney's gas tank.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Delaney.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delaney scores with a shoulder strike.
Delaney lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego blocking some punches.
Delaney blocks a body shot from Diego.
Delaney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delaney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Delaney blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
#T4#
Delaney misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Delaney.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delaney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Delaney.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Delaney.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Delaney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Delaney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delaney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego moves away from the strike by Delaney.
Delaney moves to clinch but Diego breaks away
and Diego counters with a nice leg kick.
Delaney takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Delaney misses
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delaney looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delaney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego punishes Delaney's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delaney is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaney wants to clinch.
Diego blocks a head kick by Delaney.
#CL2#
Delaney drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Delaney's ribcage. Delaney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Delaney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delaney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Delaney blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delaney's defenses.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands a left hand.
Delaney takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands an elbow just above Delaney 's eye.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego presses Delaney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Delaney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
Delaney working aggressively here.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Delaney's head.
Delaney taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Delaney misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Delaney scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Delaney.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Diego.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Delaney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaney can do to turn this around?
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Delaney's head.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Delaney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Delaney in his tracks for a moment.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delaneys head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, James Delaney stepped up to the mic, saying 'YOU WIN OR YOU LEARN.'.
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Event:
K-1 41 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Delaney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delaney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Delaney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delaney is able to avoid easily.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delaney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delaney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Delaney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaney.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Delaney's calf.
Delaney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delaney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Delaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Delaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaney walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Delaney misses with a looping left.
Delaney takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Delaney has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Diego blocks a body shot from Delaney.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delaney presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Delaney lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
Delaney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaney presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Delaney controls the action.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Delaney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaney lands a left hand.
Delaney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Delaney lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Delaney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Delaney scores with a shoulder strike.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delaney lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Delaney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Delaney lands an elbow inside.
Delaney working aggressively here.
Delaney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Delaney.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego prevents a body shot from Delaney.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delaney or not.
Delaney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Delaney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Delaney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Delaney back into the ropes.
Delaney lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Delaney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
Diego tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delaney has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Delaney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James Delaney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego gets through Delaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Delaney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Delaney back against the ropes.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Delaney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Delaney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Delaney lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Delaney.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Delaney in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Delaney lands a nice shot to the body.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Delaney lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Delaney throws an elbow but misses.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delaneys head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delaney.
Delaney throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Delaney.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Delaney has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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.
#R3#
Diego throws a leg kick but Delaney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Delaney throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Delaney is just out of range.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Delaney off balance momentarily.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Delaney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delaney misses with a straight left. #CL#
Delaney rushes Diego and presses him up against the ropes.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney lands with a light punch inside.
Delaney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego cracks Delaney with a nice body shot.
Diego stalling against the ropes.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Delaney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delaney blocks a body shot from Diego.
Delaney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Delaney's head.
A short uppercut from Delaney.
Delaney lands a left hand.
Delaney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Delaney.
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!
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delaney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego trying to stall but Delaney improves his position.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delaney's brow.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
Delaney throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Delaney misses with an elbow over the top.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Delaney throws an elbow that misses.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Delaney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Delaney wants to clinch.
Delaney throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Diego rushes Delaney and presses him up against the ropes.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delaney's brow.
Delaney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Delaney controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Delaney lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Delaney gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Delaney pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delaney lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Delaney.
Delaney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Delaney.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Delaney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Delaney lands an elbow inside.
Delaney lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Dwan Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaney lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Diego is rocked!
Delaney cracks Diego on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Diego crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). James Delaney!
James Delaney is the new middleweight champion!
James Delaney took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Puts on his Top-Hat and grabs the title and said "I have use for u" '.
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Event:
K-1 36 Diego vs Stevens
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Stevens forces Diego back against the ropes and clinches.
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Stevens tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diego lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stevens tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevens's brow.
Diego cracks Stevens with a nice body shot.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Diego working aggressively here.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens throws a head punch that misses.
Stevens tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like DBrickashaw Stevens has been cut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Stevens is rocked!
Diego stalling the fight.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego cracks Stevens with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Stevens goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Stevens wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
K-1 24 La Croix vs Ukkeli
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver Jr.
Diego takes a swing at Silver Jr's ribcage but misses.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silver Jr just manages to avoid it.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Silver Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silver Jr misses with a head kick.
Diego is looking to slow Silver Jr down with leg kicks.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Silver Jr saw that one coming.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silver Jr throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Silver Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver Jr tries to avoid it.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silver Jr swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver Jr throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Silver Jr cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver Jr circles away.
Silver Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego is looking to wear down Silver Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver Jr moves away.
Silver Jr takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Silver Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Silver Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver Jr jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silver Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Silver Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A punch lands to the side of Silver Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silver Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Silver Jr.
Silver Jr wants to break free but Diego has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diego - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Silver Jr blocks it.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silver Jr wants to break free but Diego has control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silver Jr 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.
Silver Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego throws a series of punches but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot.
Silver Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Silver Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silver Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silver Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Diego lands a front kick.
Silver Jr thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver Jr's sensitive parts.
Silver Jr misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a 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!
Diego digs a good body shot into Silver Jr's ribs.
Silver Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego cracks Silver Jr with an open hand slap.
Silver Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
#T1#
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver Jr's calf.
Diego scores with a kick to the body.
Silver Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silver Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silver Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Silver Jr throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Silver Jr looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver Jr's calf.
Silver Jr is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silver Jr misses with a low kick.
Silver Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver Jr, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silver Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Silver Jr throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Diego.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver Jr can do to turn this around?
Diego lands a body shot.
Silver Jr throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver Jr's calf.
Silver Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silver Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Diego has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Silver Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver Jr connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Silver Jr takes one to the chin there.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Silver Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Silver Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silver Jr walks into a left hand.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Silver Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver Jr tries to avoid it.
Silver Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver Jr.
Silver Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silver Jr. That's going to slow Diego down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silver Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. #T1##BC2#
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego with a hook.
Silver Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Silver Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but Silver Jr checks it.
Silver Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a leg kick.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silver Jr.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver Jr throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silver Jr 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silver Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver Jr misses with a looping left.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silver Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Silver Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Silver Jr moved out of range nicely.
Silver Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver Jr jabs at Diego's body.
Diego scores with a kick to the body.
Silver Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silver Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Silver Jr avoided it.
Silver Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver Jr manages to avoid it.
Silver Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Silver Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Silver Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver Jr walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver Jr looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego misses with a hook. Silver Jr ducked under it nicely.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Diego swings for the body but Silver Jr moves out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Silver Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Silver Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Silver Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver Jr misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Silver Jr swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Silver Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Silver Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver Jr misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silver Jr.
Diego slips under a jab.#T1#
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silver Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Silver Jr is out of range.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver Jr on the side of the head.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silver Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silver Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silver Jr.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Silver Jr seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Diego.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Silver Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Diego wants to clinch but Silver Jr slips to the side
and Silver Jr counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Silver Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silver Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Silver Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Silver Jr is out of range.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver Jr throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to work over Silver Jr's front leg with a kick but Silver Jr checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Silver Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego lands a nice hook to Silver Jr's body. Silver Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver Jr misses with a body kick.
Diego throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silver Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego had his way with Thomas Silver Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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!
#R5#
A big left from Silver Jr misses.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Silver Jr's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Silver Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silver Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silver Jr throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Diego has Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Silver Jr breaks from the clinch.
Silver Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silver Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego is looking to slow Silver Jr down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Silver Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver Jr moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Silver Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Diego lands a jab.
Silver Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego throws a body punch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas Silver Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silver Jr lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver Jr lands a body shot. #T2##BC2#
Silver Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver Jr is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silver Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver Jr misses the target.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silver Jr.
Silver Jr cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver Jr. That did some damage!
Silver Jr thumps Diego with a low kick.
Silver Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
K-1 15 Teimosia vs Diego
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego misses with a looping right.
Teimosia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teimosia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Diego catches Teimosia right on the button with a cross.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
Teimosia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
#CL2#
Teimosia moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teimosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#T1#
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Diego.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Teimosia controls the action.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego cracks Teimosia with a nice body shot.
Diego looking to stall.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes.
Teimosia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #T2#
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Diego misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teimosia's elbow.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Teimosia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Teimosia.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
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!
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teimosia can do to turn this around?
A short left from Teimosia.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego digs a right hand into Teimosia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teimosia's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Nice body punch from Teimosia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Teimosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
A left hand lands to the body for Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Teimosia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teimosia.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Teimosia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Diego.
Teimosia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Teimosia throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Teimosia's leg but Teimosia calmly moves out of range.
Teimosia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Teimosia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Teimosia. #T1#
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teimosia.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
A short right from Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a body shot but Teimosia blocks it.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
A body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Diego gets through Teimosia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hilton Teimosia just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Teimosia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teimosia slips under a jab.#CL2#
Teimosia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Diego.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego stalling in the clinch.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego gets through Teimosia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Teimosia. #T1#
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Hilton Teimosia has been cut.
A short right from Diego.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Teimosia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Teimosia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Teimosia improves position.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a body shot. #T2#
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Diego.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego had his way with Hilton Teimosia in that round.
The cut man is working on Hilton Teimosia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Diego lands the left hand.
Teimosia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego tries a low kick but Teimosia avoids it.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Teimosia forces Diego back against the ropes and clinches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Teimosia is rocked!
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teimosia's defenses.
Teimosia is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego cracks Teimosia on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Teimosia crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delaney's corner calls for a 1-2. Delaney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego slips under a jab from Delaney.
Delaney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Delaney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Delaney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego motions for Delaney to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Delaney.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Delaney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Delaney clinches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delaney throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Delaney manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delaney.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Delaney lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Delaney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delaney lands with a left to the head.
Delaney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Delaney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Delaney breaks the clinch.
Delaney moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delaney doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Delaney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
Delaney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delaney tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delaney 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good exchange - Delaney coming out on top.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delaney checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Delaney counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaney misses with an uppercut.
Delaney moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Delaney misses the jab.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Delaney moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Delaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Delaney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Delaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Delaney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delaney tries to clinch up.
Diego digs a good body shot into Delaney's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Delaney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego backing away here, and Delaney unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Delaney as he checks the leg kick.
Delaney is looking to clinch.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaney.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Delaney sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Delaney rushes Diego and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Delaney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delaney 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delaney cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Delaney slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Delaney loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Delaney throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Delaney moved away.
Diego takes a swing at Delaney's ribcage but misses.
Delaney checks a low kick from Diego.
Delaney misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Delaney.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Delaney misses the jab.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delaney under the eye.#T1#
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Delaney checks it.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delaney 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.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Delaney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Delaney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego slips a jab from Delaney.
Delaney throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Delaney.
Delaney misses with a leg kick.
Diego slips under a jab from Delaney.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Delaney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delaney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Delaney is out of range.
Diego digs a good hook to Delaney's body.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Diego tenderised Delaney's leg. Delaney is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Diego 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.
Diego stuns Delaney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delaney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego checks a low kick from Delaney.
Delaney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Delaney off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delaney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delaney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delaney moves away.
Delaney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Delaney misses with a straight right.
Diego wants to clinch.
Delaney ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Delaney's defenses.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
As Delaney backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaney can do to turn this around?
Diego tries to move into range but Delaney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Delaney misses its intended target.
Diego thows a leg kick but Delaney checks it
and Delaney counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delaney.
Delaney tries to clinch up.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delaney tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delaney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delaney throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Delaney moves into the clinch.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delaneys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Delaney working aggressively here.
Diego tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Delaney manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delaney missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delaney wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
As Delaney backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delaney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Delaney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delaney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Delaney is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego throws the left hand but Delaney avoids the punch easily.
Delaney checks a leg kick.
Delaney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delaney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Diego staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Delaney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Delaney throws a good cross that connects.
Delaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delaney throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego moves forwards but Delaney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delaney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but Delaney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Delaney only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego slips under a jab from Delaney.#CL2#
Delaney moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delaney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Delaney.
Diego tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Dwan Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
James Delaney spoke after the fight, saying 'YOU WIN OR YOU LEARN.'.
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Event:
Dynasty 36
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
O Donno cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Donno avoids the body shot from Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Donno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
O Donno misses with a hook.
O Donno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynasty K-1 Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Diego stuns O Donno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Donno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Donno. That's going to slow Diego down.
O Donno swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Donno motions for Diego to come forward. O Donno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
O Donno throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
O Donno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Donno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with O Donno's head.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Donno rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for O Donno's leg but O Donno calmly moves out of range.
Diego defending well as O Donno loads up on a big left hand.
O Donno throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
O Donno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
O Donno scores with a jab to the body.
O Donno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
O Donno misses with an uppercut.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Donno at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
O Donno with a jab.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donno. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno digs a good hook to Diego's body.
#CL2#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
O Donno blocks an uppercut.
O Donno tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
O Donno misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Donnos head.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donno.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from O Donno.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego prevents a body shot from O Donno.
O Donno tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Donno lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Diego. #CUT2#
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Nice cross by Diego.
O Donno misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donno throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
O Donno misses with an uppercut.
O Donno misses with a looping left.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but O Donno checks it.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces O Donno off the ropes and back into range.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Donno working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donno.
O Donno blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Donno or not.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego keeps control of O Donno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
O Donno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Donno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
O Donno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
O Donno misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from O Donno as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Diego misses with a body punch.
O Donno misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but O Donno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donno.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Donno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
O Donno blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from O Donno. #BC#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Donno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Donno is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Donno.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Diego blocks a head kick by O Donno.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Donno throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Donno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Donno.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego cracks O Donno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego lands the left hand.
Diego thows a leg kick but O Donno checks it
and O Donno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
O Donno throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego jabs O Donno right on the nose. O Donno blinks but takes it well.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Donno throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and O Donno only half commits.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
O Donno looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks O Donno off balance momentarily.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.#T1#
Diego throws a low kick, looking for O Donno's leg but O Donno calmly moves out of range.
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
An attempted straight right counter from O Donno misses the target.
Diego throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from O Donno misses.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A big left from O Donno misses.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
O Donno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Donno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Donno throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
O Donno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
O Donno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Diego.
O Donno throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
#T2#
O Donno throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow O Donno down.
Diego works O Donno's body with a nice hook.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
O Donno connects with a looping right hand.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Donno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno misses the jab.
O Donno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from O Donno.
Diego scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Our winner, Dwan Diego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 30
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Teimosia moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teimosia.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego presses Teimosia against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Teimosia is working Diego over against the ropes.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Teimosia shrugs off.
Diego tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teimosia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Teimosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
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!
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a body shot.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Teimosia lands a nice uppercut.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego is looking to control Teimosia's arms but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Teimosia lands a jab to Diego's midsection.#CL2#
Teimosia rushes Diego and presses him up against the ropes.
Teimosia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Teimosia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries a body shot but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
#T1#
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Diego darts in and clinches Teimosia up against the ropes.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Teimosia.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Teimosia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Teimosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia 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!
#R3#
Teimosia 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.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
and Teimosia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego checks a low kick from Teimosia.#CL2#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teimosia.
Good work by Teimosia as he checks the leg kick.
Teimosia swinging wildly here.
Teimosia closes the distance and catches Diego with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Diego is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Diego is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Diego is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Teimosia takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!
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Event:
Dynasty 32
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Norris Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diego counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris Jr's knee momentarily.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Norris Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diego connects with a right hand. Norris Jr shakes it off.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris Jr.
Norris Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Norris Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego jabs Norris Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris Jr tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Diego forces Norris Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris Jr's elbow.
A short uppercut from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Norris Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A hook to the body from Norris Jr.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Norris Jr is working Diego over against the ropes.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego is leaning against Norris Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris Jr's elbow.
Norris Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Norris Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Norris Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diego misses with a low kick as Norris Jr jumps back.
Norris Jr punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Norris Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego slips a straight right by Norris Jr.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands a jab.
Norris Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris Jr jabs at Diego's body.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Norris Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Norris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Diego thumps Norris Jr with a low kick.
Norris Jr slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris Jr moves away.
Norris Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norris Jr is able to avoid easily.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris Jr is looking to clinch.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego is looking to slow Norris Jr down with leg kicks.
Diego wants to slow Norris Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego backing away here, and Norris Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris Jr can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow Diego down.
Norris Jr cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Norris Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris Jr's head backwards.
Norris Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.#T2#
Norris Jr throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Norris Jr tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Norris Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris Jr looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Norris Jr.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris Jr avoided it.
Norris Jr works Diego's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr thumps Diego with a low kick.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego throws a hook to the side of Norris Jr's head but Norris Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego jabs Norris Jr right on the nose. Norris Jr blinks but takes it well.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Norris Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Norris Jr misses with a looping left.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr misses the body punch
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego misses the body punch
and Norris Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diego misses with a low kick as Norris Jr jumps back.
Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris Jr off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Norris Jr jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Norris Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Norris Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Norris Jr. #T2#
Diego walks into a jab.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Norris Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Norris Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego thows a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it
and Norris Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego scores with the left hand. Norris Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Norris Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Norris Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it.
Norris Jr throws a big counter head kick but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego throws a leg kick but Norris Jr moved away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norris Jr in his tracks.
Diego moves away from the strike by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a hook.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Norris Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris Jr's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
#T1#
Norris Jr tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Norris Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Norris Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norris Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris Jr connects with a body shot.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A jab from Diego misses.
Norris Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris Jr on the side of the head.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Norris Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norris Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Norris Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris Jr works the jab nicely.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Norris Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Norris Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris Jr walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Norris Jr loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Norris Jr misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris Jr has time to react.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Norris Jr thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris Jr tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Norris Jr digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.#T1#
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris Jr looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Norris Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Norris Jr works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Norris Jr blocks the leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a combination. Norris Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Norris Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris Jr jabs at Diego's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris Jr.
Diego misses 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!
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
Norris Jr lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Norris Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Diego misses the jab.
Norris Jr throws a counter combo.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Norris Jr.
Well Norris Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr! Chuck Norris Jr retains his middleweight title!
Chuck Norris Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Dynasty 28
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
O Donno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego is looking to slow O Donno down with leg kicks.
O Donno throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
O Donno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Donno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Donno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
O Donno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
O Donno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a hook.
O Donno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
O Donno checks a leg kick.
O Donno throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Donno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but O Donno seems unphased.
#CL#
Diego rushes O Donno and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, O Donno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Donno tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno. #T1#
Diego lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego avoiding damage.
O Donno misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from O Donno.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
O Donno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a body shot from O Donno.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
O Donno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Donno tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing O Donno back against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Donno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
O Donno takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Donno gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Donno tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing O Donno back against the ropes.
O Donno misses with a body punch.
O Donno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Donno struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
O Donno scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
O Donno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Nice body punch from O Donno - that landed with a thud.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Donno working aggressively here.
Diego misses with some punches.
O Donno misses with a punch on the inside.
O Donno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
O Donno struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego prevents a body shot from O Donno.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo O Donno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
O Donno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
O Donno jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Donno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Donno throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
letting O Donno counter with a right hand.
O Donno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
O Donno throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
O Donno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Donno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
O Donno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego moves out of range as O Donno strikes.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno misses with a hook.
Diego misses with a hook
enabling O Donno to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Donno momentarily.
#T1#
O Donno checks the leg kick.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Donno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Donno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Donno on the side of the head.
Diego is looking to wear down O Donno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from O Donno misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
O Donno throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Donno looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Donno checks a leg kick.
No joy there for O Donno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Donno throws a shot to the body.
O Donno checks a leg kick.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Donno.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donno connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Donno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Donno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Donno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Donno is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Donno on the side of the head.
O Donno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Donno presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aldo O Donno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Donno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego 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.
A good leg kick by Diego.
O Donno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Donno moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
It seemed like O Donno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
Diego throws a series of punches but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
O Donno just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
O Donno needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from O Donno misses
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but O Donno seems unphased.
O Donno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Donno 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.
O Donno slips under a jab from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Diego catches O Donno right on the button with a cross.#T1#
O Donno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from O Donno.
O Donno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Donno lands a slapping body shot.
O Donno checks a leg kick nicely.
O Donno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Donno lands with a good body shot.
Diego with a nice cross.
O Donno just misses with a punch 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!
O Donno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends O Donno's belly button to the back.
Diego misses with a low kick as O Donno jumps back.
Diego throws out a leg kick but O Donno moves out of range and Diego only half commits. #T2#
Diego moves away from the strike by O Donno.
O Donno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Donno.
O Donno defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Donno doesn't seem phased though.
O Donno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
O Donno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and O Donno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Donno. Diego shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donno.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donno cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
O Donno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
O Donno swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego defending well as O Donno loads up on a big left hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Diego tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
O Donno scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Donno checks it well.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Donno with a jab.
O Donno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but O Donno pushes him off.
Good shot there by Diego.
O Donno swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
A jab from O Donno does it's job there.#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!#CL2#
O Donno moves into the clinch.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Donno struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
O Donno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Donno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
O Donno lands an uppercut.#T1#
Diego blocks a body shot from O Donno.
O Donno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego blocks a body shot from O Donno.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
O Donno tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
O Donno struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from O Donno.
O Donno misses with a punch to the body.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donno struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
O Donno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donno lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Donno tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
O Donno tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Donno blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Diego prevents a body shot from O Donno.
O Donno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
O Donno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Donno misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Donno misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
Still in the clinch, O Donno scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
O Donno misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno blocking some punches.
O Donno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Donno misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
O Donno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo O Donno dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
O Donno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Donno is looking to land body kicks.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Donno momentarily.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Donno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from O Donno.
That kick from Diego tenderised O Donno's leg. O Donno is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Donno tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but O Donno breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on O Donno's shoulder, as O Donno tries to avoid the shot.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Donno's sensitive parts.
O Donno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Donno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego moves out of range as O Donno throws a body kick.
O Donno throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego cracks the inside of O Donno's front leg.
Diego connects with a leg kick. O Donno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego lands the left hand.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Donno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.#T1#
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
O Donno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
O Donno misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a jab when O Donno was well out of range.
O Donno lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donno. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a series of punches but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno misses with a looping right.
O Donno motions for Diego to come forward. O Donno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Donno takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego scores with a hook.
A big left from O Donno misses.
O Donno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Donno lands with a good body shot.
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
O Donno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
O Donno lands with a nice body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
O Donno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Donno checks a leg kick.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 O Donno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Donno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from O Donno misses.
O Donno sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Donno tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
O Donno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from O Donno misses the target.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donno.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donno. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Donno wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
O Donno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from O Donno.
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 Dwan Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwan Diego!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Dynasty 25
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego misses with a straight left.
McGuire tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego wants to clinch.
McGuire 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.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Diego stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Diego staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Diego catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
McGuire lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
McGuire 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.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.#CL2#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire wants to break free but Diego has control.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego blocking some punches.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
A short right from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego 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!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Diego. #T1#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick McGuire has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego looking to stall.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
#T2#
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diego to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.#T2#
Diego throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.#CL2#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Diego presses McGuire against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Diego.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Diego tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patrick McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
#T2#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Diego throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Dynasty 21
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Contonio is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Contonio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Contonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contonio.
Contonio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Contonio misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses. #CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contonio, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
Contonio throws an elbow that misses.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contonio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
Contonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Contonio avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Contonio presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Contonio blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Contonio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego is working Contonio over against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contonio takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Contonio backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Contonio throws an elbow but misses.
Contonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Contonio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Contonio controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Contonio takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Contonio looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego. #T2#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Contonio.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego presses Contonio against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Contonio takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Contonio backwards.
Diego stalling against the ropes.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Contonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Contonio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contonio takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contonio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the ropes.
Contonio is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Contonio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contonio can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Contonio saw that one coming.
Diego swings for the body but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contonio.
As Diego backs off Contonio throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all.
Contonio misses with the combination.
Contonio swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch but Contonio moves out of range.
Diego is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Contonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego throws a combination. Contonio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Contonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Contonio. Contonio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego moves out of range as Contonio throws a body kick.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Contonio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Contonio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego throws a body punch but Contonio moves out of range.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Contonio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Contonio misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Contonio tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Good body shot from Diego.
Contonio is breathing heavily.
Contonio pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Contonio.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Contonio pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contonio.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego wants to stall.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Contonio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Contonio improves position.
Diego tries to work over Contonio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Contonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contonio misses with some punches.
Diego digs a right hand into Contonio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Contonio's gas tank.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Diego tenderised Contonio's leg. Contonio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego thumps Contonio with a low kick.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Contonio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contonio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Diego 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contonio.
A big right from Contonio misses.
Diego darts in trying to clinch
and Contonio counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diego forces Contonio back against the ropes and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Contonio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to work over Contonio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Diego slows down the pace here.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contonios head.
Nice elbow from Contonio. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Contonio.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Contonio blocks the elbow strike.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Contonio blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Contonio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego cracks Contonio with a nice body shot.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contonio tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Contonio misses with some punches.
#T2#
Contonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Contonio takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Contonio is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Contonio is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego works on Contonio's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego cracks Contonio with a nice body shot.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contonios head.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Contonio crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Contonio face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Diego takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
A relieved looking Dwan Diego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Dynasty 18
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Norris Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Norris Jr's head but Norris Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Norris Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norris Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Norris Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Norris Jr's knee but Norris Jr avoids it well.
Norris Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norris Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Norris Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Norris Jr jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris Jr cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Diego tries a low kick but Norris Jr avoids it.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego throws a low kick but Norris Jr avoids it.
Jab by Norris Jr.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Norris Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diego tries to clinch
and Norris Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norris Jr.
Diego misses with a hook. Norris Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris Jr throws out the jab.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Norris Jr is out of range.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego swings for the body but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Diego throws a leg kick
and Norris Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norris Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Norris Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego tries to clinch but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Norris Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Norris Jr misses the jab.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego misses with a hook
and Norris Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris Jr staying out of range there.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris Jr.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Norris Jr cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Norris Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diego counters with a low kick, right behind Norris Jr 's knee.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego jabs at Norris Jr's body.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Norris Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego clobbers Norris Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Norris Jr swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris Jr throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Diego lands with a straight right. Norris Jr didn't see that one coming.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range. #T2#
A low kick from Diego misses
and Norris Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits.
A jab from Norris Jr misses.
Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris Jr. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Norris Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norris Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norris Jr on the side of the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Norris Jr.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Norris Jr's leg but Norris Jr calmly moves out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris Jr moves away.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Norris Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it.
Diego feints and then cracks Norris Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris Jr down.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego jabs Norris Jr right on the nose. Norris Jr blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Nice shot by Diego.
Norris Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Norris Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Norris Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it.
Norris Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Norris Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego moves out of range as Norris Jr throws a body kick.
#T2##CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego avoiding damage as Norris Jr throws knees to the body.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norris Jrs head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norris Jr.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Norris Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Norris Jr moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Norris Jr's head back.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Norris Jr lands a front kick.
Norris Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Norris Jr was not able to check.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Norris Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diego.#T1#
Norris Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr checks a low kick from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Norris Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norris Jr throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Norris Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Norris Jr moved away.
Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Norris Jr misses. #T2#
Norris Jr thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Norris Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Norris Jr's shoulder, as Norris Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Norris Jr.
Diego feints and then cracks Norris Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris Jr down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Norris Jr down.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Norris Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
Diego takes a swing at Norris Jr's ribcage but misses.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Norris Jr misses the body punch
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
Norris Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Norris Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Norris Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Norris Jr's shoulder, as Norris Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norris Jr tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris Jr lands with a good body shot.
Norris Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego slips a jab from Norris Jr.
A clash of legs there as Norris Jr blocks the low kick.
Norris Jr misses with a looping right.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Norris Jr works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norris Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Norris Jr with an uppercut!
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Norris Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Norris Jr does no damage.
Norris Jr scores with a push kick.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego catches Norris Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris Jr.
Diego tries to move into range but Norris Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Norris Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris Jr's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr is the new middleweight champion!
Chuck Norris Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Dynasty 11
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego lands with a hook. Cirkovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cirkovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Cirkovic looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
Diego misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cirkovic throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic is looking to score with low kicks.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic misses with a right hand
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Cirkovic slips under a jab.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego cracks Cirkovic with an open hand slap.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego thumps Cirkovic with a low kick.
Diego thuds his right hand into Cirkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Diego defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Cirkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Cirkovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego 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#
Cirkovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirkovic scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it. #T1#
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a jab.
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Diego punishes Cirkovic's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a straight left. #T2#
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range as Cirkovic strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cirkovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diego jabs at Cirkovic's body.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic walks into a jab.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego stuns Cirkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego 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.
#R3#
Diego blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Cirkovic wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Cirkovic coming out on top.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirkovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Cirkovic dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.#T1#
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Cirkovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirkovic with a hook.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Jab by Diego.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cirkovic on the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Diego shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic looks to land a combination. Diego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Cirkovic feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
Diego throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cirkovic lands the left hand.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Cirkovic clinches.
Cirkovic lands a right hand.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic lands with a left to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego takes a knee to the side of 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!
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Cirkovic looking to stall.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego working aggressively here.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Cirkovic.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cirkovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cirkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Cirkovic - just one landing.
Cirkovic slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the jab.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
It seemed like Cirkovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego scores with the left hand. Cirkovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic misses with the body kick
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Cirkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego tries to clinch there but Cirkovic circles away.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Diego slips under a jab.
Cirkovic motions for Diego to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.#T2#
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Diego.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Cirkovic avoided it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirkovic stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Dynasty 7
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Cirkovic throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.#CL#
Cirkovic darts in and clinches Diego up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Cirkovic. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Cirkovic.
A short right from Cirkovic on the inside. #T1#
Cirkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to stall but Cirkovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Diego takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Milovan Cirkovic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cirkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego lands a right hand. #T2#
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Cirkovic misses with some punches.
Cirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Cirkovic has Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Cirkovic improves position.
Cirkovic wants to stall.
Cirkovic blocks the elbow strike.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego looking to stall.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego taking a breather.
Cirkovic lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Cirkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Cirkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Cirkovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic. #T1#
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego is trying to stall.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cirkovic digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cirkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirkovic.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Diego.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic connects with a high kick.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Cirkovic's ribs.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Diego.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses the jab.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Cirkovic saw that one coming.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cirkovic.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego fakes the leg kick and cracks Cirkovic in the body.
Diego takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Cirkovic throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Cirkovic does no damage.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Cirkovic's head back.
Diego misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego delivers a nice body kick.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Cirkovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Diego misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away.#CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Cirkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirkovic.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dwan Diego just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Cirkovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cirkovic at a distance.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Diego.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Diego swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Cirkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Cirkovic tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego is looking to slow Cirkovic down with leg kicks.
Cirkovic connects with the punch.
Cirkovic defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Cirkovic seems unphased.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Cirkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirkovic counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic slips under a jab.
Cirkovic keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic takes one to the chin there.
Cirkovic throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic had his way with Dwan Diego in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
#R5#
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Cirkovic shakes him off and moves away.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego lands with a straight right. Cirkovic didn't see that one coming.
Diego swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Diego.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Cirkovic is looking to counter punch.
Cirkovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Diego throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Cirkovic moves his leg out of the way.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwan Diego.
I think Diego 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Dynasty 4
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cirkovic connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Cirkovic down.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cirkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Cirkovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirkovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego digs a right hand into Cirkovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cirkovic's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego jabs Cirkovic right on the nose. Cirkovic blinks but takes it well.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego jabs at Cirkovic's body.
A big left from Diego misses.
As Diego looks to move away, Cirkovic throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.#T1#
Diego looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it. #CL#
Cirkovic pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cirkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Cirkovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Cirkovic has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
#T2#
Diego is leaning against Cirkovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego 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!
#R3#
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Diego slips a jab from Cirkovic.#CL#
Cirkovic rushes Diego and presses him up against the ropes.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a hook.
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Cirkovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Diego throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.#T2#
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Cirkovic seems unphased.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego is looking to clinch but Cirkovic is avoiding it.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cirkovic misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego throws a right hand that Cirkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Cirkovic also avoids with ease.
Cirkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a body shot.
A big left from Diego misses.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Diego.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Cirkovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cirkovic pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Diego.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Cirkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cirkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic had his way with Dwan Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkovic jabs at Diego's body.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Cirkovic and move into the clinch position.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cirkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Cirkovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a leg kick.
Diego throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cirkovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Diego scores with a spinning back kick!
Cirkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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FC 154:Black Death
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Johnson cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diego.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Diego works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Diego.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleece Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the ropes.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Diego's ribcage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Diego works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Diego.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Diego counters with a nice body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Diego missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson. #CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Diego is working Johnson over against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Fleece Johnson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Fleece Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Fleece Johnson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Diego misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson working aggressively here.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
Diego tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Diego.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off. #T2#
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Diego.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Fleece Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Dwan Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleece Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Diego looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Diego throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Diego down.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwan Diego!
Our winner, Dwan Diego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FC 152:Strikeforce
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
Diego connects with a high kick.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Norris Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Norris Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris Jr, right into the meat.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norris Jr is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norris Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##CL#
Norris Jr moves into the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Norris Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Norris Jr into the ropes.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris Jr.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego working aggressively here.
Norris Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norris Jr is trying to stall.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego digs a right hand into Norris Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris Jr's gas tank.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr lands with a left to the head.
Norris Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Norris Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T2#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris Jr.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norris Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Norris Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris Jr prevents a body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Norris Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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.
#R2#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Norris Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris Jr is looking to counter punch.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris Jr with a nice cross.
Norris Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Norris Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris Jr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
#CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Norris Jr up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Norris Jr.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Norris Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#T1#
Norris Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Diego.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr - that landed with a thud.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Norris Jr.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Norris Jr lands a shot to the body.
Norris Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Norris Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Norris Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Norris Jr tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norris Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T2#
Nice elbow from Norris Jr. #CUT#
That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr - that landed with a thud.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris Jr leaning against his opponent.
Chuck Norris Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norris Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Norris Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris Jr cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Norris Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norris Jr prevents a body shot from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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.
#R3#
Norris Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norris Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris Jr misses the shot to the body.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Norris Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris Jr slips a jab from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris Jr manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Norris Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Norris Jr shrugs off.
Diego is looking to control Norris Jr's arms but Norris Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Norris Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Diego is rocked!
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
#T1#
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Norris Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Norris Jr tries to tie him up.
Norris Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch.
Norris Jr presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
#T2#
Norris Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Norris Jr cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Norris Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris Jr.
Diego blocks a body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Norris Jr digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Norris Jr.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Dwan Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Norris Jr avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Norris Jr clinches.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Norris Jr back against the ropes.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Norris Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Norris Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Norris Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norris Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Norris Jr prevents a body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Norris Jr tries to tie him up.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norris Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris Jr.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diego is trying to stall.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Norris Jr.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr lands a left hand.
Norris Jr lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
Norris Jr lands a shot to the body.
Norris Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Norris Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Diego is trying to stall.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr had his way with Dwan Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Norris Jr feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Dwan Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego slips a jab from Norris Jr.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris Jr throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Norris Jr clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr lands with a left to the head.
Chuck Norris Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego tries a body shot but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Norris Jr.
Diego working aggressively here.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Norris Jr works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Norris Jr blocking some punches.
Norris Jr cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Norris Jr works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Diego working aggressively here.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego prevents a body shot from Norris Jr.
Diego tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris Jr prevents a body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris Jr 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Chuck Norris Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 6
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego wants to clinch.
Mayweather throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diego avoids it.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Mayweather.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayweather.
Diego slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego tries to clinch but Mayweather moves away
and Mayweather counters with a body kick that stops Diego in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Mayweather throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Mayweather throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Mayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayweather throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.#T1#
Mayweather clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayweather.
Mayweather scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Mayweather jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diego misses with a hook. Mayweather ducked under it nicely.
Mayweather seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayweather lands the left hand.
Mayweather misses with a hook.
Mayweather steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayweather misses the target.
Diego lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayweather in his tracks.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws out a counter right but Mayweather avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mayweather walks into a left hand.
Mayweather looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Mayweather against the ropes.
Mayweather gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mayweather. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego cracks Mayweather with a nice body shot.
Diego pushes Mayweather back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
#BC#
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego slips under a jab.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Mayweather's defenses.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick from Mayweather.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diego lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Mayweather checks it.
Mayweather moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego throws a hook but Mayweather avoids it easily.#T1#
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mayweather. Diego shrugs it off though.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Mayweather throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayweather.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayweather pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a hook 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!
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Mayweather tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayweather working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Diego lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Mayweather connects with a knee to the head.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayweather blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather working aggressively here.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayweather misses the target.
Mayweather scores with a spinning back kick!
Diego walks into a left hand.
Mayweather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mayweather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mayweather.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Diego stalling in the clinch.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Diego presses Mayweather against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego prevents a body shot from Mayweather. #T1#
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Diego.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego stalling.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Mayweather's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Diego.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Mayweather's ribcage. Mayweather let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mayweather's defenses.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Mayweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego pushes Mayweather back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
A body shot lands from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really 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.
#R4#
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego works Mayweather's body with a nice hook.
Mayweather swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mayweather fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Diego clinches.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diego blocking some punches.
#T1#
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather or not.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mayweather's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Diego tries to work over Mayweather's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Diego tries a body shot but Mayweather blocks it.
Diego presses Mayweather against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego wants to stall.
#T2#
Diego lands a body punch.
Mayweather prevents a body shot from Diego.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayweather as Diego tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Mayweather.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow. #BC#
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands a head kick. Mayweather smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a cross.
Diego avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayweather, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayweather.
Mayweather tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Mayweather avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego taking a breather.
Mayweather blocks a body shot from Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayweather can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Kevin Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Diego lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego pushes Mayweather back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego is leaning against Mayweather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego cracks Mayweather with a nice body shot.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego digs a right hand into Mayweather's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayweather's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego tries to work over Mayweather's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego'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.
Diego presses Mayweather against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Mayweather tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Mayweather back against the ropes.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Mayweather's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Diego. #ROC2#
Mayweather is rocked!
Diego lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
Oh Mayweather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Kevin Mayweather's cut is getting worse.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Diego looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Mayweather in his tracks for a moment.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Diego creates a bit of distance and cracks Mayweather with a big uppercut! Mayweather goes down! The referee pushes Diego away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Mayweather make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Diego takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
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FC Wednesday Night Fights 5
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego jabs Buddington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego misses with a hook. Buddington ducked under it nicely.
Buddington throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Buddington.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego sets himself, and Buddington steps forward looking for the clinch! Diego avoids it this time.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddington with a jab.
Diego lands a head shot.
A solid body kick from Diego.
A swing and a miss from Buddington.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buddington keeps the fight on the outside.
Buddington feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddington jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddington throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Buddington throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddington scores with a leg kick.
Buddington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buddington swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.#T1#
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buddington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBuddington.
Buddington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Diego darts in and clinches Buddington up against the ropes.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddingtons head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddington.
A short body shot lands from Buddington as the two fighters clinch.
Buddington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Buddington tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Buddington back against the ropes.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short left from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands a body punch.
Buddington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Buddington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buddington stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position. #T2#
Buddington looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.
Buddington lands an uppercut.
Buddington throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Buddington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Buddington blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Buddington.
Buddington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with some punches.
Buddington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buddington.
Buddington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddington misses with the head strike.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buddington just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddington prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.
Buddington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego pushes Buddington back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddington stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buddington backwards.
Buddington digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego avoiding damage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A short right from Buddington.
Diego has Buddington pressed against the ropes, preventing Buddington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Buddington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Buddington.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buddington backwards.
Buddington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Buddington presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Buddington avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Buddington prevents a body shot from Diego.
Buddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buddington lands a body shot.
Buddington misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buddington crunches a lovely knee into Diego's ribcage.
Buddington leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T2#
Diego misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Buddington struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Buddington gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buddington has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Buddington leaning against his opponent.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddington is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buddington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buddington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego prevents a body shot from Buddington.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego taking a breather.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddington lands a shoulder strike.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Buddington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddington, as that shot connected.
Buddington feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Nice defenses there by Buddington.
Buddington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buddington tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddington misses with a straight right.
Diego blocks a head kick by Buddington.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Buddington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego tries to clinch but Buddington moves out of range.
Buddington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buddington wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Buddington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buddington lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
#T1#
Buddington dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Diego wants to clinch up but Buddington keeps it at a distance.
Buddington just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Buddington and move into the clinch.
Buddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Buddington scores with a shot to the body.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Buddington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buddington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buddington tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego slips under a jab from Buddington.
As Buddington tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Buddington manages to avoid the attempt.
Diego takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diego looks to land a combination but Buddington avoids it well.
Buddington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Buddington's head but Buddington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego wants to clinch.#T2#
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buddington looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Buddington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Buddington moves away and avoids it.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddington momentarily.
Buddington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Buddington and move into the clinch.
Buddington dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddington moves away.
Buddington throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buddington manages to circle out of the way.
Oliver Buddington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Buddington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buddington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Buddington moves out of range easily.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Buddington really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Diego darts in trying to clinch
and Buddington counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Buddington moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Buddington slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego defending well as Buddington loads up on a big left hand.
Buddington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buddington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Buddington saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Buddington.
Buddington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego works on Buddington's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buddington backwards.
Buddington misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Buddington.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Buddington is pushing Diego up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Buddington avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Buddington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddington.
Diego prevents a body shot from Buddington.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buddington.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Buddington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Diego on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Buddington on the inside.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Buddington working aggressively here.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buddington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddington.
Diego cracks Buddington with a nice body shot.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Buddington is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Buddington into the ropes.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Buddington in his tracks for a moment.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Buddington shrugs off.
Diego lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Buddington is rocked!
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buddington's defenses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego had his way with Oliver Buddington in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Buddington drops his guard momentarily, allowing Diego to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Buddington! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Diego takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
Oliver Buddington spoke after the fight, saying 'Whatever, im done!'.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 4
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego throws a hook but Hastings avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego avoids the body shot from Hastings.
Hastings lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hastings was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Hastings manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hastings throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Hastings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Hastings 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Hastings lands the left hand.
Diego blocks a jab.
Hastings wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Hastings has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Migraine in the buildup to the fight.
Hastings throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
#T1#
Hastings swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Hastings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Hastings.
Hastings throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Hastings throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Hastings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Hastings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hastings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hastings connects with the punch.
Hastings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hastings jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Hastings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Diego with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hastings looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Hastings scores with a body shot.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Hastings's ribs.
Hastings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hastings throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
Hastings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Hastings.
Good work by Hastings as he checks the leg kick.
Hastings cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hastings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Hastings.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hastings looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Hastings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Hastings half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hastings.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Hastings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hastings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hastings.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but Hastings checks it.
Diego motions for Hastings to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a leg kick but Hastings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hastings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hastings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Hastings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hastings 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hastings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego slips a straight right by Hastings.#T1#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hastings.
Hastings throws a body shot but no joy.
Hastings checks the leg kick.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hastings throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Hastings moved out of range.
Diego throws the left hand but Hastings avoids the punch easily.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hastings doesn't seem bothered though.
Hastings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Hastings off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hastings.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Hastings is just out of range.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego defending well as Hastings loads up on a big left hand.
Hastings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hastings blocks a leg kick.
Hastings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hastings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hastings.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hastings moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Hastings saw that one coming.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hastings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hastings manages to avoid it.
Hastings defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Hastings misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Hastings avoids it.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Hastings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Hastings is looking to counter punch.
Diego motions for Hastings to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hastings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A head kick by Hastings misses
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hastings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Hastings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego scores with a kick to the body.
Diego misses with a low kick.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hastings.
Hastings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Hastings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
An inside leg kick from Hastings misses.
Hastings moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Hastings catches Diego right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hastings is able to avoid easily.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hastings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Hastings slips under a jab from Diego.#T1#
Hastings throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hastings rushes Diego and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Hastings controls the action.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hastings controls his hands.
Hastings looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hastings.
Diego prevents a body shot from Hastings.
Hastings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hastings scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hastings digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hastings stalling in the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hastings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head. #T2#
Hastings lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings lands with a left to the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hastings's elbow.
Hastings tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hastings.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Hastings tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hastings's brow.
Hastings lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hastings blocks a body shot from Diego.
Hastings scores with a shoulder strike.
Hastings swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hastings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hastings is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hastings lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Hastings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hastings is keeping busy.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Hastings clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Hastings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hastings misses with the combination.
Diego lands a nice hook to Hastings's body. Hastings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hastings throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Hastings throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a jab when Hastings was well out of range.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hastings.
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hastings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hastings counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hastings cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Hastings swinging wildly here.
Hastings looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Hastings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hastings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hastings is able to avoid easily.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hastings is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Hastings takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Hastings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego tries a low kick but Hastings avoids it.
Hastings tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hastings throws out a powerful jab.
Diego throws a leg kick but Hastings moved away.
Hastings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Hastings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Hastings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hastings swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Hastings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Hastings's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego defending well as Hastings loads up on a big left hand.
Diego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Hastings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hastings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Basil Hastings will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Diego throws out a leg kick but Hastings moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Hastings.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego 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.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Hastings misses the jab.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws a leg kick but Hastings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Hastings looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hastings throws out a powerful jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hastings backs off Diego throws a huge counter combo but Hastings manages to avoid it all.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hastings can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Hastings sets himself, and Diego steps forward looking for the clinch! Hastings avoids it this time.
Hastings lands a body shot.
Hastings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws a hook but Hastings avoids it easily.
Hastings tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hastings throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hastings.
Hastings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hastings moves away.
Hastings throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hastings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Hastings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Hastings saw it coming and moves away.
Hastings feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Diego misses.
Hastings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts. #T2#
Hastings moves out of range of the strikes.
Hastings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hastings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Hastings has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego prevents a body shot from Hastings.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hastings is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Hastings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diego takes a swing at Hastings's ribcage but misses.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Hastings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basil Hastings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hastings 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil Hastings!
Our winner, Basil Hastings, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FC: Wednesday Night Fights
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Valanciunas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valanciunas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Valanciunas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Valanciunas shakes him off and moves away.
Valanciunas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valanciunas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valanciunas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Valanciunas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diego backs up against the ropes.
#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego tries to work over Valanciunas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego prevents Valanciunas from breaking the clinch.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Valanciunas manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Valanciunas back into the ropes.#T1#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Valanciunas controls the action.
Diego has Valanciunas pressed against the ropes, preventing Valanciunas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valanciunas avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.#BC#
Valanciunas manages to break the clinch.
Valanciunas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Valanciunas tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego tries to clinch but Valanciunas moves away
and Valanciunas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valanciunas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valanciunas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valanciunas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego stuns Valanciunas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Valanciunas pushes him off.
Diego pushes Valanciunas away with a front kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Valanciunas manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
Diego throws a leg kick but Valanciunas moved away.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valanciunas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valanciunas thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Valanciunas.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valanciunas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Valanciunas shakes him off and moves away.
Valanciunas lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonas Valanciunas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Valanciunas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Valanciunas misses with the combination.
Jonas Valanciunas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Valanciunas sees coming a mile off.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valanciunas lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Valanciunas looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valanciunas.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Valanciunas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego takes a swing at Valanciunas's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valanciunas throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Valanciunas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego slips a jab from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Valanciunas throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valanciunas throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Valanciunas in a clinch.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Valanciunas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Valanciunas breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Valanciunas misses with a straight right.
Valanciunas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego throws a push kick but Valanciunas slaps the foot to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Valanciunas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valanciunas.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Valanciunas ducks down to avoid it.
Diego throws a body punch but Valanciunas moves out of range.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valanciunas.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2##CL2#
Diego rushes Valanciunas and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valanciunas's efforts to push away.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valanciunas's efforts to push away.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Valanciunas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Valanciunas tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Valanciunas controls the action.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valanciunas is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego lands an elbow just above Valanciunas 's eye.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Valanciunas shrugs off.
Valanciunas tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Valanciunas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valanciunas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valanciunas wants to get back to striking at distance but Diego won't allow it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Valanciunas tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Valanciunas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a lazy body kick
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valanciunas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valanciunas fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valanciunas throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valanciunas throws out the jab.
Valanciunas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
That has opened up Dwan Diego's cut even more.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Jonas Valanciunas is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valanciunas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Valanciunas is looking to land body kicks.
Valanciunas misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valanciunas, right into the meat.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego motions for Valanciunas to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Valanciunas. Those never looked like landing.
Valanciunas swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valanciunas lands a jab to the head.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Valanciunas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Diego counters by clinching up.
Valanciunas can't break the clinch.
Valanciunas wants to break free but Diego has control.
Valanciunas tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valanciunas is keeping busy.#T2#
Valanciunas is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego tries to work over Valanciunas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Valanciunas manages to break the clinch.
Valanciunas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego connects with a right hand. Valanciunas shakes it off.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Valanciunas misses with a few strikes there.
Diego lands a nice hook to Valanciunas's body. Valanciunas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valanciunas's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valanciunas.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego thuds a left hand into Valanciunas's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Diego slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Valanciunas blocks an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jonas Valanciunas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Valanciunas breaks from the clinch.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valanciunas is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Valanciunas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Valanciunas.
Diego is looking to control Valanciunas's arms but Valanciunas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Valanciunas shrugs off.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valanciunas's elbow.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valanciunas tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to work over Valanciunas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valanciunas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a right hand.
Valanciunas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego looking to stall.
#T1#
Valanciunas is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Valanciunas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Valanciunas tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
Valanciunas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valanciunas is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valanciunas.
Valanciunas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Valanciunas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Valanciunas is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Valanciunas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valanciunas's efforts to push away.
Valanciunas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego is leaning against Valanciunas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valanciunas takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards. #T2#
Diego pushes Valanciunas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Valanciunas controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Valanciunas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Valanciunas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego tries a body shot but Valanciunas blocks it.
Valanciunas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Valanciunas in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valanciunas wants to break free but Diego has control.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Valanciunas in his tracks for a moment.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Valanciunas is rocked!
Diego is leaning against Valanciunas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Oh Valanciunas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego lands an elbow just above Valanciunas 's eye.
Diego creates a bit of distance and cracks Valanciunas with a big uppercut! Valanciunas goes down! The referee pushes Diego away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Valanciunas make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Diego takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
Jonas Valanciunas was interviewed post fight and said 'I am retiring from all Combat competition. This is the last time anybody will see me throwdown! '.
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EFFA 193
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Diego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Diego tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Diego avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Diego keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego misses the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Diego lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Diego throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a looping right.#T3#
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diego. #CUT2#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Diego digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego wants to stall.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Diego on the inside. #CUT2#
Fleece Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Diego blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes. #T1#
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Diego works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Diego tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T3#
Johnson blocks a body shot from Diego.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego is working Johnson over against the ropes.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Diego is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Diego tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Fleece Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.#T1#
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. #CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Johnson digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diego in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Fleece Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fleece Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Diego feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Diego throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the ropes.
Diego swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Diego stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range. #T4#
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Diego.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Diego misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fleece Johnson!
Fleece Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFFA 190
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Salamanca misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Diego misses with a double jab.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Salamanca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salamanca, right into the meat.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Diego wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salamanca scores with a hook.
Salamanca throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Salamanca. #BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
A big right from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salamanca thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego avoids the head kick by Salamanca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego is looking to slow Salamanca down with leg kicks. #T2##CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Salamanca.
A short left from Diego.
Salamanca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salamanca's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Tuco Salamanca has been cut.
Salamanca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego is working Salamanca over against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Salamanca.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Salamanca avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Salamanca avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Salamanca looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Salamanca dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Salamanca dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego works on Salamanca's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Diego takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salamanca throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salamanca lands with a shot to the body.
Diego walks into a jab.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamanca misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salamanca feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down. #CL#
Diego rushes Salamanca and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego digs a right hand into Salamanca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salamanca's gas tank.
Salamanca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Salamanca avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuco Salamanca'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.
#R2#
Salamanca throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salamanca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Salamanca connects with a jab.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego tries to clinch up but Salamanca circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca wants to break free but Diego has control.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Salamanca lands a right hand.
Salamanca swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Salamanca.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Salamanca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salamanca pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Salamanca.
Diego misses with some punches.
Salamanca trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salamanca into the ropes.
Salamanca lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salamanca.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salamanca connects with a crisp jab.
Diego misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salamanca! But no joy.
Salamanca moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Salamanca misses.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.#T3#
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salamanca throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
It appears Diego was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salamanca misses with a series of wild punches.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the ropes. Salamanca follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salamanca lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Salamanca scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salamanca misses with a kick to the body.
Salamanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4##CL#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salamanca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salamanca doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Diego.
Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Salamanca manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salamanca tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Diego.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Salamanca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salamanca lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Salamanca.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salamanca to score with a decent uppercut.
Diego moves forwards but Salamanca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salamanca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego moves forwards but Salamanca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tuco Salamanca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.#T1##CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salamanca scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head. #BC2#
Salamanca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Salamanca off balance momentarily.
Salamanca scores with a push kick.
Salamanca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Salamanca.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salamanca throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salamanca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salamanca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a two punch combo.
Salamanca drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego wants to clinch up but Salamanca keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salamanca.
Salamanca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
#CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salamanca tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike.
Salamanca avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.#T3#
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salamanca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Salamanca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Salamanca gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Salamanca misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Salamanca avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Salamanca avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Salamanca gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Salamanca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Diego has Salamanca pressed against the ropes, preventing Salamanca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Salamanca blocks the elbow strike.
Salamanca tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Salamanca takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Salamanca gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Salamanca lands with a right to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Salamanca controls his hands.
Salamanca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Salamanca has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Salamanca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Salamanca gets tackled into the ropes by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuco Salamanca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salamanca 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Salamanca!
Tuco Salamanca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EFFA 188
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Valanciunas throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Valanciunas works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Valanciunas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Valanciunas is wise to it.
Valanciunas throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Valanciunas only half commits.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valanciunas blocks a leg kick.
Valanciunas delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego gets through Valanciunas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valanciunas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valanciunas tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Valanciunas digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valanciunas lands an uppercut.
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!#BC#
Valanciunas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valanciunas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Valanciunas swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valanciunas.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valanciunas is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Valanciunas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Valanciunas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego cracks Valanciunas with a nice body shot.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego prevents Valanciunas from breaking the clinch.
Valanciunas prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Valanciunas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego just leaning against Valanciunas, taking a breather.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Valanciunas avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Valanciunas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Valanciunas controls his hands.
Valanciunas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valanciunas takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a body punch.
Valanciunas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego has Valanciunas pressed against the ropes, preventing Valanciunas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Valanciunas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
Valanciunas avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego blocks a body shot from Valanciunas. #BC#
Valanciunas breaks the clinch.
Valanciunas missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Valanciunas in a clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Good body shot from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Valanciunas avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Valanciunas misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Valanciunas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the ropes.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Valanciunas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valanciunas takes an elbow to the temple.
Valanciunas misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Valanciunas lands a body punch. #BC#
Valanciunas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valanciunas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonas Valanciunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Valanciunas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Valanciunas lands a front kick.
Valanciunas throws a big shot that misses.
Valanciunas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valanciunas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego walks into a left hand.
Valanciunas misses with a body kick.
Valanciunas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
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#
Valanciunas tries to land a body kick
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Valanciunas can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Valanciunas - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Valanciunas dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego keeps control of Valanciunas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valanciunas scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Valanciunas lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valanciunas avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valanciunas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valanciunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valanciunas tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Valanciunas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Valanciunas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valanciunas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Valanciunas is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valanciunas has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Valanciunas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Valanciunas lands a right hand.
Valanciunas throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego blocking some punches.
Valanciunas tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valanciunas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!#BC#
Valanciunas breaks the clinch.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
A lazy left from Valanciunas finds it's target.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valanciunas.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonas Valanciunas is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Valanciunas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego pushes Valanciunas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Valanciunas is trying to break free.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valanciunas's defenses. #T3#
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Valanciunas lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Valanciunas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Diego lands an elbow just above Valanciunas 's eye.
Valanciunas tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside. #BC#
Valanciunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego avoids the body shot from Valanciunas.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valanciunas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valanciunas misses with a body shot.
Valanciunas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Valanciunas saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valanciunas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Valanciunas moves out of range easily.
Valanciunas scores with a one two! Diego had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Valanciunas lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Diego goes down! The ref sends Valanciunas to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Diego is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Diego is rocked!
Diego moves away from the strike by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valanciunas 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.
Valanciunas misses with an uppercut.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas sets himself, and Diego steps forward looking for the clinch! Valanciunas avoids it this time.
Valanciunas lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Valanciunas will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
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#
Valanciunas tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Valanciunas tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Valanciunas prevents a body shot from Diego.
Valanciunas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Valanciunas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Valanciunas in his tracks for a moment.
Valanciunas blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Valanciunas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valanciunas dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Valanciunas tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
A short uppercut from Diego. #T1#
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Valanciunas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Valanciunas blocks an elbow strike.
Valanciunas can't break the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valanciunas's brow.
Valanciunas misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Valanciunas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Valanciunas.
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Valanciunas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Valanciunas lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards. #ROC2#
Valanciunas is rocked!
Nice elbow from Diego.
Oh Valanciunas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego is holding Valanciunas round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Valanciunas goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Diego takes it and Valanciunas is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dwan Diego!
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Event:
EFFA 186
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Levin shrugs off.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levin blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Levin missing with knees to the body.
Levin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Levin lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
Levin has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Levin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Levin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Levin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Levin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Levin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow just above Levin 's eye.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego looking to stall.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Levin throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego tries to work over Levin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Levin in his tracks for a moment.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego is pushing Levin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Levin on the inside.
Levin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Levin can turn it around.#T2#
Diego lands an elbow inside.
Levin misses with an elbow over the top.
Levin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Levin avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Levin misses with some punches.
Levin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Levin's brow.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Levin blocks an elbow strike.
Diego tries to work over Levin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Levin working aggressively here.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Levin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
#T3#
Levin tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Levin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Levin's brow.
Levin lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego pushes Levin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A short right from Levin on the inside.
Levin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego controlling the action here for a moment.
Levin trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Levin.
Levin blocks the elbow strike.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Levin, against the ropes.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Levin trying to land knees to the body.
Levin throws a head punch that misses.
Levin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Levin.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego. #CUT#
It looks like Artem Levin has been cut.
Diego is leaning against Levin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Levin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Levin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Levin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Levin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
It seemed like Levin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego is looking to chop away at Levin's legs.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Levin counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego looks to land a combination but Levin avoids it well. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levin can do to turn this around?
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego blocking some punches.
Levin dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Levin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levin backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Levin blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Levin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Levin, against the ropes.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Levin shrugs off.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Levin blocks an uppercut.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levin is keeping busy.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levin tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Levin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Levin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Levin up against the ropes.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Levin's head.
Levin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levin pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Levin gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Levin prevents a body shot from Diego.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Levin.
Levin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Levin shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Levin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Levin.
A short right from Levin.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Levin takes an elbow to the temple.
Levin misses with an elbow over the top.
Levin has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego is struggling to control the position.
Diego avoiding damage as Levin throws knees to the body.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Levin's head. #T4#
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Levin's defenses.
Levin dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Levin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Levin, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Levin's brow.
Levin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Levin.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Levin is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Levin is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Levin is breathing heavily.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego cracks Levin with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Levin goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Levin wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
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Event:
EFFA 184
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Valanciunas tries a head kick but it misses.
Valanciunas tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Valanciunas moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
A head kick by Valanciunas misses
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valanciunas misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Valanciunas gets tackled into the ropes by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Valanciunas has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valanciunas's elbow.
Diego has Valanciunas pressed against the ropes, preventing Valanciunas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valanciunas is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Valanciunas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valanciunas working aggressively here.
Valanciunas blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Valanciunas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego trying to stall but Valanciunas improves his position.
Valanciunas digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Valanciunas avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Valanciunas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valanciunas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valanciunas misses with some punches.
Valanciunas digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Valanciunas is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Valanciunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valanciunas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego thumps Valanciunas with a low kick.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valanciunas.
A lazy left from Valanciunas finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Valanciunas misses the target.
Diego looks for the body kick but Valanciunas saw that one coming.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Valanciunas moves out of range easily.
Valanciunas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Valanciunas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valanciunas throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Valanciunas moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valanciunas checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Valanciunas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valanciunas throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Diego clinches up with Valanciunas and pushes him back against the ropes.
Valanciunas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Valanciunas improves position.
Valanciunas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valanciunas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego stalling the fight.
Valanciunas gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valanciunas can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Valanciunas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valanciunas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valanciunas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Valanciunas can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego cracks Valanciunas with a nice body shot.
Diego is trying to stall.
Valanciunas misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is looking to control Valanciunas's arms but Valanciunas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Valanciunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Valanciunas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the ropes.
Valanciunas tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valanciunas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valanciunas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valanciunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Valanciunas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valanciunas misses the shot to the body.
Valanciunas slips a jab from Diego.
Valanciunas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valanciunas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valanciunas swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Valanciunas throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Valanciunas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Valanciunas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Valanciunas misses the target.
Valanciunas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Valanciunas to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valanciunas throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Valanciunas misses with a looping right.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Valanciunas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valanciunas lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Valanciunas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Valanciunas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Valanciunas blocks an elbow strike.
Valanciunas tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valanciunas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego has Valanciunas pushed against the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Valanciunas.
#BC2#
Valanciunas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valanciunas clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valanciunas drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valanciunas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valanciunas scrambles back to his feet.
Valanciunas swinging wildly here.
Valanciunas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Valanciunas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valanciunas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valanciunas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valanciunas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valanciunas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego thows a body kick. Valanciunas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Valanciunas checks it.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands a jab.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valanciunas in his tracks.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valanciunas.
Diego moves away from the strike by Valanciunas.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Jonas Valanciunas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valanciunas slips a jab from Diego.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valanciunas to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego lands a head shot.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Valanciunas is rocked!
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valanciunas missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valanciunas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Valanciunas is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Some wild striking there from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Jonas Valanciunas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Valanciunas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Valanciunas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valanciunas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valanciunas throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego. #T3#
Valanciunas lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego throws a head kick but Valanciunas moves out of range.
Diego wants to clinch up but Valanciunas keeps it at a distance.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valanciunas staying out of range there.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valanciunas.
Diego throws a hook but Valanciunas blocks it.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Valanciunas slips the punch.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas connects with the punch.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valanciunas counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Diego 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!
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valanciunas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diego wants to clinch but Valanciunas slips to the side
and Valanciunas counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Valanciunas to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego walks straight into a solid jab from Valanciunas. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Valanciunas follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Diego out cold! Diego toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Valanciunas!
An out of breath Jonas Valanciunas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFFA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Claudiu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claudiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiu's corner calls for a 1-2. Claudiu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiu throws out the jab.
Diego wants to clinch up but Claudiu keeps it at a distance.
Claudiu tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Claudiu is out of range.
Claudiu throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Claudiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Claudiu misses with a head kick.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Claudiu counters with a body kick.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Claudiu connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Claudiu tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiu cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Claudiu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego gets through Claudiu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiu pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Claudiu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claudiu is trying to stall.
Claudiu misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiu lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
A short right from Claudiu on the inside.
Claudiu tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego tries a body shot but Claudiu blocks it.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Claudiu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego misses with some punches.
Claudiu misses with a punch to the body.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Claudiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Claudiu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Claudiu blocks the elbow strike.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego is looking to control Claudiu's arms but Claudiu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Claudiu scores with a shoulder strike.
Claudiu is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Claudiu into the ropes.
Claudiu tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Claudiu back against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Claudiu working aggressively here.
Claudiu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claudiu avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Claudiu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Claudiu misses with a body punch.
Claudiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu blocks the body kick.
Claudiu misses with a leg kick.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Claudiu counters with a solid body kick.
Claudiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Claudiu lands a head kick!
Diego misses with an uppercut. Claudiu saw that one coming.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Claudiu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diego really felt that one!
A big right from Diego misses.
Costin Claudiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Claudiu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego tries to clinch there but Claudiu circles away.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Claudiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Claudiu throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego avoids the body shot from Claudiu.
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Diego scores with the left hand. Claudiu knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Diego misses with a right hand
and Claudiu counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego takes a swing at Claudiu's ribcage but misses.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Claudiu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Claudiu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Claudiu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Claudiu tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Claudiu lands a right hand.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Claudiu tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claudiu can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiu can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Claudiu blocking some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Claudiu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego pushes Claudiu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiu pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Claudiu tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Claudiu improves position. #T3#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Claudiu misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Claudiu.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Claudiu or not.
Diego trying to stall but Claudiu improves his position.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Claudiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
Claudiu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu lands with a left to the head.
Diego lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claudiu misses with some punches.
Claudiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#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!
Claudiu takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Claudiu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands a left hand.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Claudiu.
Diego tries a body shot but Claudiu blocks it.
Claudiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Claudiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Claudiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego presses Claudiu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Claudiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Claudiu slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claudiu.
Claudiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego cracks the inside of Claudiu's front leg.
Claudiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands the left hand.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego tries to clinch but Claudiu moves away
and Claudiu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Claudiu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Claudiu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Claudiu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Claudiu throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego wants to clinch.
Claudiu scores with a nice body kick.
Claudiu lands a front kick.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Claudiu pushes him off.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego cracks Claudiu with an open hand slap.
Diego feints and then cracks Claudiu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiu down.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Claudiu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claudiu throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Claudiu tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claudiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Claudiu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a body kick that misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Claudiu's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Claudiu. That's going to slow Diego down.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego lands a jab.
Diego connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Claudiu is rocked!
Claudiu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Claudiu is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
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Event:
EFFA 178
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Diego misses.
Olds tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Olds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olds.
Robin Olds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Olds's knee but Olds avoids it well. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Olds avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Olds avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Olds tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olds takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Robin Olds has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Olds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olds stalling the fight.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olds looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Olds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olds tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olds as Diego tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Diego has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Olds avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego looking to stall.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olds has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Olds can turn it around.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Robin Olds's cut even more.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Olds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Olds to work.
Olds looking to stall.
#BC2#
Olds breaks the clinch.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Olds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olds looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Olds connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Olds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Olds moves away and avoids it.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olds.
Diego lands a head kick. Olds smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olds blocks the elbow strike.
Olds is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olds has his back to the ropes. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Olds.
Olds stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Olds scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Olds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
Olds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olds blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.#CUT#
The cut above Robin Olds's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Olds avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olds.
Olds avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Nice elbow from Diego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Diego blocks a body shot from Olds.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olds lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olds's brow.
Olds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Olds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olds avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
Robin Olds's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Olds tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
Olds dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Olds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olds throws a knee to the head but misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Diego takes a swing at Olds's ribcage but misses.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Olds jabs at Diego's body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Olds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olds misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Olds tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Olds moved away.
Olds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Olds's head back.
Olds slips a jab from Diego.
Robin Olds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Olds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olds misses the shot to the body.
Olds scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Olds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego checks a low kick from Olds.
Olds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego tries to clinch up but Olds circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Diego throws a jab when Olds was well out of range.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Olds saw it coming and moves away.
Olds lands a slapping body shot.
Olds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego staying out of range there.
Olds throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego wants to clinch up but Olds keeps it at a distance.
Olds misses with a straight right.
Olds misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Olds misses.
A head kick by Olds misses
and Olds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Olds saw it coming and moves away.
Diego tries to clinch but Olds is having none of it.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Olds is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olds misses with a low kick.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olds can do to turn this around?
Olds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olds staying out of range there.
Olds lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Olds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego thuds his right hand into Olds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olds looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olds lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Olds.
Diego misses with a low kick as Olds jumps back.
Olds keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olds.#CL#
Diego clinches.
Olds scores with a hook to the body.
Olds scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Olds.
Diego blocking some punches.
A short left from Diego.
Diego stalling the fight.
Olds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Olds avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Olds digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Olds in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olds is keeping busy.
Olds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T4#
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Olds unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olds tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Olds.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Olds.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robin Olds's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwan Diego!
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Event:
EFFA 176
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Perry tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego checks a low kick from Perry.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perry.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Perry has managed to clinch.
Perry takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Perry has been cut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Perry.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perry trying to land knees to the body.
Diego blocks a body shot from Perry.
Diego pushes Perry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego is leaning against Perry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Diego.
#T1#
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Perry dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Perry in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Perry is rocked!
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perry.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Eric Perry's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perry.
Perry seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry scores with a head kick.
Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diego to score with a decent uppercut.
Perry scores with a leg kick.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Perry misses with a low kick.
Diego cracks Perry with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Perry tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Perry is wise to it.
Perry lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perry's sensitive parts.
Perry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Perry is out of range.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Perry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Diego.
Perry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Perry.
#T3#
Perry is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perry in his tracks. #CL#
Perry moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Perry improves position.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Eric Perry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego avoiding damage as Perry throws knees to the body.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Eric Perry's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Perry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Perry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perry.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Perry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perry takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eric Perry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwan Diego!
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Event:
EFFA 174
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sackrider wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Sackrider is looking to clinch.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackrider ducks right into an uppercut from Diego. #CL2#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego stalling.
Sackrider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sackrider fails to land.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego prevents a body shot from Sackrider.
Sackrider working aggressively here.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego. #T1#
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Sackrider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sackrider throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackrider backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackrider tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackrider avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego is leaning against Sackrider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackrider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diego. #T2#
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego is working Sackrider over against the ropes.
Sackrider is breathing heavily.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sackrider's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Diego told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diego is leaning against Sackrider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackrider's brow.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego stalling against the ropes.
Sackrider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackrider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sackrider tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sackrider fails to land.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackrider throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackrider leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sackrider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Sackrider in his tracks for a moment.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackrider swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackrider avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Sackrider's head.
Diego lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Sackrider is rocked!
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Sackrider crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Sackrider face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Diego takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
In defeat, Kyle Sackrider stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.
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Event:
EFFA 168
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buddington is able to avoid easily.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Buddington saw that one coming.
Buddington misses with a body shot.
Diego tries a low kick but Buddington avoids it.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buddington.
Oliver Buddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Buddington wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
Buddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddington slips a jab from Diego.
It seemed like Buddington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddington misses with a body shot.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Buddington circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddington. #T1#
Buddington misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Buddington was not able to check.
Buddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
We've been informed that Buddington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Buddington forces Diego back against the ropes and clinches.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Diego has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddington throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch.
Diego is looking to clinch but Buddington is avoiding it.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddington.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Buddington moves into range and clinches up with Diego.#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego lands a head shot.
Buddington misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
Buddington slips under a jab.
Buddington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buddington throws a head kick that misses
and Diego makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buddington really felt that one!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Buddington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Buddington circles away.
A swing and a miss from Buddington.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Buddington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Buddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Buddington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Buddington rushes Diego and presses him up against the ropes.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A short left from Diego. #T3#
A short left from Diego. #BC2#
Buddington breaks from the clinch.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buddington tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Buddington.
Buddington misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddington lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
Buddington lands a left hand.
Diego cracks Buddington with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Buddington as the two fighters clinch.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddington.
#T4#
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Buddington lands with a light punch inside.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Buddington scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Buddington backwards.
Diego can't break the clinch.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Buddington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Buddington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Buddington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buddington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buddington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Buddington misses with a looping right.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Buddington is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Buddington jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buddington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Buddington.
Buddington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Buddington misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Buddington sees coming a mile off.
Buddington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Buddington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buddington is stalling here.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Buddington controls the action.
#T1#
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Buddington missing with knees to the body.
Buddington misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buddington lands a two punch combo.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddington throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Buddington lands a slapping body shot.
Buddington drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Buddington closes the distance and pushes Diego back into the ropes.
Buddington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buddington backwards.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Diego pushes Buddington back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Buddington tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buddington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddington.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.
Diego trying to stall but Buddington improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Buddington throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #BC2#
Buddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddington. That one must have hurt.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Buddington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buddington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego slips under a jab.
Buddington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buddington thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Buddington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a leg kick but Buddington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buddington tries to counter with a clinch but Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Buddington connects with a high kick.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buddington will feel that in the morning.
Diego digs a good hook to Buddington's body.
Buddington is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
A slow jab from Buddington misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddington.
Buddington slips under a jab from Diego.
A jab from Buddington finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buddington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buddington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Diego scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Buddington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Buddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Buddington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Buddington counters with a straight right hand.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Buddington's knee but Buddington avoids it well.
Diego slips a straight right by Buddington.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Buddington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diego.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Buddington counters with a nice body kick.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Buddington has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch.
Buddington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oliver Buddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with a low kick as Buddington jumps back.#CL2#
Buddington closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Buddington breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Buddington closes the distance and clinches.
Buddington with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Oliver Buddington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Buddington breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Buddington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buddington misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Buddington.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego throws a right hand that Buddington ducks under and follows up with a left that Buddington also avoids with ease.
Buddington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Diego.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddington clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddington doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Buddington cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Buddington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Buddington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buddington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries a body shot but Buddington blocks it.
Buddington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Buddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego moves forwards but Buddington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL2#
Buddington pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buddington has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddington's elbow. #BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Buddington moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Buddington moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
Diego pushes Buddington back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Diego.
Buddington lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Buddington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington misses with the head strike.
Buddington misses with an elbow strike.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Buddington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Buddington rushes Diego and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego avoiding damage as Buddington throws knees 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!
A short right from Diego.
A short left from Buddington.
Buddington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego is trying to stall.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddington's elbow.
Buddington lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Buddington fails to land.
Diego tries a body shot but Buddington blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddington swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Buddington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buddington 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oliver Buddington!
Oliver Buddington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Shackleton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shackleton.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Shackleton controls the action.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shackleton's elbow.
Diego taking a breather.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Shackleton is trying to stall.
Diego tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Shackleton's ribcage. Shackleton let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Diego.
#BC2#
Shackleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shackleton pinned against the cage. Shackleton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwan Diego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleton looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Shackleton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shackleton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diego wants to improve his position but Shackleton is controlling well.
Shackleton trying to control the pace.
Diego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shackleton on the ground.
Nice strikes from Shackleton there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego taking some punishment here, with Shackleton in his half guard.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Shackleton is very close to passing his half guard.
Shackleton passes into side control, despite Diego's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego seems a little lost for a moment, as Shackleton dominates the positioning.
Diego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diego taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shackleton lands some shots froms side control.
Diego looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shackleton controls the position.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego is trying to control Shackleton's posture but Shackleton avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Shackleton working the body and head with strikes.
Diego is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shackleton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shackleton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shackleton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shackleton working Diego over with strikes here.
Shackleton controlling his opponent.
Diego on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diego tries to get out of the position.
Diego tries to reverse the position but Shackleton maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleton lands a big elbow.
Shackleton controlling from mount.
Diego is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shackleton dominating with strikes here.
Shackleton controlling the pace for now.
Diego tries to hold on but Shackleton pushes him away.
Shackleton unloading with bombs!
Diego keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shackleton looking to finish Diego with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diego!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleton controlling from the full mount.
Diego is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shackleton controlling his opponent.
Shackleton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diego tries to hold on but Shackleton pushes him away.
Diego is working to get back to half guard.
Diego tries to hold on but Shackleton pushes him away.
Shackleton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diego?
Shackleton unloading with bombs!
Diego wants to hold on but Shackleton pushes him away.
Shackleton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Shackleton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diego wants to control but Shackleton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shackleton working over Diego with some ground and pound. Diego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shackleton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shackleton is controlling the pace.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shackleton is working away from the top position though.
Shackleton slips a nice elbow through Diego's hands, connecting with Diego's forehead.
Shackleton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shackleton is nestled in close to Diego, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Diego is looking for a sweep. Shackleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shackleton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shackleton scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Shackleton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Diego is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shackleton controlling from mount.
Diego tries to hold on but Shackleton postures up.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Shackleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diego tries to hold on but Shackleton postures up.
Shackleton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shackleton is landing with some decent strikes but Diego is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shackleton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diego?
#T2#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Shackleton! Diego is hurt baaadly! Shackleton is firing away with more strikes - Diego is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
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