Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
Dier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Dier throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dier ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Brixton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier misses with a body punch #KD#
and Brixton counters with a head kick that drops Dier to the mat! Dier scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Dier is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier throws a lazy uppercut
and Brixton counters with a crisp right that sends Dier to the canvas! Brixton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
Danny Brixton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 90 - Dog vs Bop Bop
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Taranin looking to score a takedown here. Dier is defending well but Taranin drives through and ends up in Dier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Dier blocks nicely.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dier has wrist control.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dier has wrist control.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dier's head.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Dier is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dier is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.
Dier wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Dier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dier.
Taranin catches Dier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dier, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taranin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier can't break the clinch.
Taranin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dier scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Dier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dier misses with a wild combination.
Dier takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Taranin lands a glancing blow to the side of Dier's head.
Dier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Dier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dier was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin stops Dier from standing up.
Dier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dier's guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Dier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sol Dier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dier throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Dier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taranin doesn't seem bothered though.
Taranin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Dier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taranin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dier defends it well.
Taranin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Taranin.
Taranin tries to clinch up but Dier circles away and keeps his distance.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Taranin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dier takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin slips under a jab.
Dier just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dier swinging wildly here.
Taranin's corner calls for a 1-2. Taranin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taranin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taranin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dier on the side of the head.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dier is looking to wear down Taranin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dier.
Dier takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Dier misses #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Taranin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taranin's guard! Nice work there by Dier!
Dier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taranin's head.#SUB2#
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Dier throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Taranin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dier throws a strike but Taranin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dier is retaining full guard.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dier wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin postures up in Dier's guard and throws a big left but Dier blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin trying to control but Dier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taranin trying to control but Dier is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Taranin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Taranin from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!

Event: Pulse 87 - Kromog vs Driver II
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Dier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dier misses with a straight right.
Dier misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dier.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Dier throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dier swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Dier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze cracks Dier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Dier misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dier misses with a looping left.
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!
The crowd cheers as Dier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaze doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Dier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Dier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Blaze catches Dier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dier. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blaze rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Dier drops Blaze with a right and a left! Dier comes rushing in but Blaze regains his composure and manages to keep Dier in guard. #ROC2#
Blaze 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!
Dier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Blaze covers up, he's hurt! Dier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

Event: PFN - 5 - Contender
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Brunetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Dier's head coaches at Academy for Advanced Ass-Whippery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunetti wants to counter the offense by Dier and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Brunetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dier misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Brunetti has Dier up against the cage in a clinch.
Brunetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dier's efforts to push away.
Brunetti misses with a body punch.
Dier wants to get back to striking at distance but Brunetti won't allow it.
Dier is trying to force a seperation but Brunetti has the dominant position.
Brunetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunetti has Dier pressed against the cage.
Dier is looking to break free of the clinch but Brunetti has double underhooks.
Brunetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dier's elbow.
Brunetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Dier has a couple of punches blocked by Brunetti. #T1#
Brunetti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dier up against the cage.
Dier is trying to break free.
Brunetti misses with a body punch.
Brunetti prevents the takedown attempt.
Dier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunetti stalls.
Dier is trying to push Brunetti away but Brunetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sol Dier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dier is trying to push Brunetti away but Brunetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brunetti misses with the head strike.
Brunetti leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Dier has picked Brunetti up - he's going for a ride! Dier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Dier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brunetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dier. #SUB2#
Brunetti looking for submissions off his back.
Brunetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dier.
Dier drops an elbow to the side of Brunetti's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dier connects with a nice short shot to Brunetti's temple.
Brunetti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Dier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Brunetti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brunetti trying to control the position.
Brunetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Brunetti pulls Dier in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunetti looking for a guillotine here but Dier defends easily.
Dier works over Brunetti with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brunetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dier.
Brunetti is trying to keep Dier in close.
Dier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunetti's head.
Dier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brunetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunetti, not yet. #T4#
Dier is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunetti has wrist control.
Dier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunetti controls Dier momentarily but Dier frees himself.
Dier advances to half guard.
Brunetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brunetti trying to control from the bottom.
Brunetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brunetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dier.
Brunetti is trying to control but can't.
Dier drops an elbow to the side of Brunetti's head.
Brunetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dier is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dier lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Dier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brunetti slips a jab from Dier.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunetti is just out of range.
Dier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunetti can do to turn this around?
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunetti is just out of range.
Brunetti misses with a left hand
and Dier counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dier. Dier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dier staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Dier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dier lands with a cross.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
Dier misses with a body shot.
Brunetti tries to counter with a clinch but Dier shakes him off and moves away.
Dier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Brunetti is rocked!
Dier weaves into range and cracks Brunetti right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brunetti goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dier is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Dier!

Event: Pulse 68 - Brixton vs Dier
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Dier misses with an uppercut
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Dier is looking for the big counter here.
Dier slips a jab from Brixton.
Dier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dier thinking.
Brixton throws a jab when Dier was well out of range.
It seemed like Dier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dier swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Brixton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brixton.
Dier is trying to break the clinch but Brixton is controlling him.
Dier wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier tries to circle away but Brixton has him pinned against the cage.
Dier is trying to pull guard but Brixton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Dier's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brixton slips a jab from Dier.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dier manages to avoid it.
Dier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dier sizes up Brixton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Dier ducks down to avoid it.
Dier drops his hands momentarily and Brixton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dier throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Dier misses.
Dier throws a sloppy body shot
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Dier misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming.
Dier misses with a right hand
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Dier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dier misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Dier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brixton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dier.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier misses with an uppercut.
Dier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dier misses with a hook
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dier. #T3#
Dier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dier manages to avoid it.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dier slips under a jab.
Dier misses with a hook
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Dier misses.
Brixton lands a jab-cross combination.
Dier tries to move into range but Brixton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#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!
Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Dier's shoulder, as Dier tries to avoid the shot.
Dier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brixton throws a shot to the body.
Dier misses with a few strikes there.
Brixton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Dier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brixton lands a jab to Dier's midsection.
Dier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brixton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brixton staying out of range there.
Brixton is looking to counter punch.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Brixton tries to clinch but Dier moves out of range. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Dier and sends Brixton crashing to the mat! Dier follows him down to the mat - Brixton regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Dier there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dier throws a big right hand that misses.
Brixton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dier wants to get back to his feet but Brixton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dier looking for a sweep. Not yet Dier, not yet. #T1#
Dier is looking to stand up but Brixton isn't so interested in that idea.
Brixton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dier's guard.
Dier tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brixton manages to move to mount!
Dier is desperately trying to improve his position but Brixton has a good base and remains in mount.
Brixton controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Dier is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dier is looking to get to half guard.
Dier wants to hold on but Brixton pushes him away.
Brixton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Brixton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Brixton tries to push Dier's head away but Dier is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dier squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dier is trying to stand.
Dier tries to reverse the position but Brixton maintains control.#SU#
Brixton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Brixton.
A big left from Dier misses.
Brixton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Dier lands.
Brixton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dier can do to turn this around?
Dier misses with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier misses with an uppercut
and Brixton counters with an inside leg kick.
Dier throws a lazy uppercut
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dier misses with a hook
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dier finds it's way round the side to connect with Brixton's head.
Brixton scores with a jab.
Dier cracks Brixton with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Danny Brixton's cut is getting worse.
Dier misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sol Dier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dier misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton lands an overhand right.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Dier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton lands with a nice combination. Dier backs away looking to recover.
Dier throws a lazy uppercut
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dier momentarily. #T1#
Dier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Dier works over Brixton's head and body with a nice combination.
Brixton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dier's head backwards.
Jab by Dier.
Dier throws a right hand that misses
and Dier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Dier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brixton's hands.
Dier dodges the punch combination from Brixton.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton misses with a hook
and Dier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Dier lands an overhand right.
Dier scores with a hook.
Dier sizes up Brixton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
Dier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Dier.
Dier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dier swinging wildly here.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Brixton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Dier. Those never looked like landing.
Brixton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Brixton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Dier moved out of range nicely.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Brixton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Dier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brixton with a nice cross.
Dier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dier throws a right hand that misses
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Brixton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4##CL#
Brixton rushes Dier and pushes him back against the cage in 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brixton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brixton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dier backwards.
Brixton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dier blocks it with crossed arms.
Dier blocking some punches.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dier scores with a nice strike.
Dier loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
That's time! Brixton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Dier looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brixton walks into a stiff left hand from Dier.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Dier down.
Dier misses the jab.
Dier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dier.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Brixton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dier doesn't seem phased though.
Dier cracks Brixton with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brixton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dier, pushing him back against the cage.
Brixton with a knee to the head.
Dier is trying to break the clinch but Brixton is controlling him.
Dier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brixton to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Brixton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Dier blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Brixton.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Dier.
Dier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brixton has him pressed against the cage.
Dier is trying to pull guard but Brixton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dier tries to break free but Brixton pushes him back against the cage.
Dier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brixton blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brixton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dier tries to break free but Brixton pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Brixton taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut.
Brixton misses with a hook
and Dier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brixton tries to move into range but Dier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Brixton.
Dier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brixton jabs Dier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Brixton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Brixton misses. #T3#
Dier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dier misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Brixton. Beautiful body shot.
Dier scores with a hook to the body. Brixton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Brixton.
Dier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton slips a jab from Dier.
Brixton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dier has time to react.
Dier looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Dier walks into a stiff left hand from Brixton.
Brixton throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brixton throws a jab when Dier was well out of range.
Dier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dier is just out of range.
Dier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dier misses with an uppercut.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Brixton has Dier up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton had his way with Sol Dier in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton'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#
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dier misses with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dier looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dier.
Dier lands a jab to the nose.
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dier just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Dier off balance momentarily.
Brixton misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dier to counter with a crisp jab.
Dier misses with a body punch
and Brixton counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Dier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dier throws out a powerful jab.
Brixton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dier misses with a wild combination.
Brixton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dier tests Brixton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dier.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Dier manages to avoid it.
Brixton throws a hook but Dier avoids it easily.
Brixton scores with a punch to the head.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Sol Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Brixton.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dier.
Brixton slips a jab from Dier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dier loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Brixton.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Brixton.
Dier misses with a left hand #CL#
and Brixton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brixton.
Brixton lands with a short shot to the head.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brixton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Brixton on the inside.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Brixton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brixton connects with a knee to the head.
Brixton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
Dier is rocked!#BC2#
Dier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dier is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
Dier with a hook.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Dier seems to have recovered his senses.
Dier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dier swings widly with a right hand
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Brixton misses with an uppercut.
Dier throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dier misses with a looping right.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Dier manages to avoid it.
Dier swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Dier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Brixton is rocked!
Dier tests Brixton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Brixton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dier misses with a hook to the body
and Brixton counters with a left to the body.
Brixton 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.
A punch combination from Brixton misses.
Brixton seems to have got his legs back now.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Danny Brixton.
Well Brixton 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton is the new featherweight champion!
Danny Brixton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pulse 64 - Yuesheng vs Marx
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Dier misses.
A shot to the liver by Dier. Beautiful body shot.
Rosiakos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dier tries to avoid it but Rosiakos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dier to the ground. Dier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rosiakos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dier counters with a nice body shot.
Rosiakos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dier.#TD2#
Dier gets caught napping as Rosiakos dives in and scores a takedown. Dier manages to retain guard.
Rosiakos pushing down on Dier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
Dier manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rosiakos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier is trying to break free.
Dier is trying to push Rosiakos away but Rosiakos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rosiakos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosiakos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sol Dier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateuszis Rosiakos.
Dier misses with a body shot.
Rosiakos slips under a jab from Dier.
Dier misses with an uppercut. Rosiakos saw that one coming.
Dier throws a series of strikes that have Rosiakos backpedaling. #T1#
Dier lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosiakos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dier as he jumps to the side.
Rosiakos fails to land the takedown.
Dier jabs Rosiakos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dier is looking to wear down Rosiakos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Dier misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Dier - just one landing.
Rosiakos fails with the takedown
and Dier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rosiakos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dier defends it nicely.
Dier pounces like a tiger and cracks Rosiakos with a vicious hook! Rosiakos is down but not out! Dier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sol Dier!
Sol Dier retains his featherweight title!

Event: Pulse 60 - Dier vs Breznhev
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Dier successfully pulls guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Dier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Dier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Breznhev trying to control but Dier is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Breznhev content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breznhev.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Dier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Breznhev avoids the body shot from Dier.
Dier 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.
Dier connects with a looping right hand.
Dier moves out of range as Breznhev strikes.
Sol Dier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dier connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Breznhev is rocked!
Dier fakes the body blow, causing Breznhev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Breznhev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Dier!
Sol Dier retains his featherweight title!
Aleks Breznhev spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I was right when thinking about retirement. I've always been slow to pick up new tricks and the game passed me by a long time ago. Congrats to Dier, he's the real thing'.

Event: Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Dier looks to throw the jab but Rizal is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dier.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Dier misses with an uppercut. Rizal saw that one coming.
Rizal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dier scores with a hook to the body. Rizal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rizal misses with a right hand
and Dier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dier moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizal misses with a lunging right hand
and Dier counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Rizal has been cut.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier staying out of range there.
Rizal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizal there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Dier. Beautiful body shot.
Dier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A big right from Dier misses.
Dier misses with a body punch
and Dier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier lands a nice hook to Rizal's body. Rizal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizal counters with a straight right hand.
Rizal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dier misses the target.
Dier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rizal throws a hook but Dier blocks it.
Rizal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dier.
Dier misses with a right hand
and Rizal counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier missing with a left hand there. Rizal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Dier. Beautiful body shot.
Rizal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dier.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Rizal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizal.
Rizal throws an off balance right hand
and Dier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Rizal looks to land a left hand but Dier moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Dier.
Dier's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dier lands a slapping body shot.
Dier moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizal moves out of range of the strikes.
Dier misses with a hook. Rizal ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rizal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Dier misses with a jab to the body
letting Rizal counter with a right hand.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizal slips under a jab.
Rizal is looking to counter punch.
Dier blocks a jab.
Rizal misses with a hook.
Rizal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Rizal finds it's way through Dier's defenses.
Dier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rizal's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Dier.
Rizal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dier thuds a left hand into Rizal's body.
Rizal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Rizal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Dier there.#T4#
Rizal throws a looping overhand right but Dier ducks down to avoid it.
Rizal blocks a jab.
A jab from Dier misses.
Rizal staying out of range there.
Rizal is looking to counter punch.
Rizal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dier misses with a hook. Rizal ducked under it nicely.
Rizal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizal tries to counter with a takedown but Dier is quick to defend against it.
Dier throws out a loose jab but Rizal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizal's hands.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizal was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizal slips a straight right by Dier.
Rizal is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Rizal misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Dier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Rizal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rizal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizal darts in trying to clinch
and Dier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizal is just out of range.
Dier defending well as Rizal loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rizal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dier throws a body punch but Rizal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rizal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dier slips a straight right by Rizal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier lands with a shot to the body.
Dier throws an overhand right that lands on Rizal's shoulder, as Rizal tries to avoid the shot.
Rizal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dier punishes Rizal's body with a nice straight punch.
Dier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rizal walks into a stiff left hand from Dier.
Rizal ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Rizal throws the left hand but Dier avoids the punch easily.
Rizal slips under a jab from Dier.
Rizal throws a series of punches but Dier avoids them all with ease.
Rizal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dier throws a shot from downtown. Rizal moves away and avoids it.
Dier missing with a left hand there. Rizal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dier cracks Rizal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizal looks to land a left hand but Dier moved out of range nicely.
Rizal throws a lazy right hand but Dier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rizal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dier on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dier misses with a hook
and Rizal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rizal takes one to the side of the head.
Rizal throws a hook to the side of Dier's head but Dier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rizal swings for the body but Dier moves out of range.
Dier tests Rizal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dier throws an overhand right that lands on Rizal's shoulder, as Rizal tries to avoid the shot.
Rizal ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Rizal ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Nice jab there from Dier.
No joy there for Dier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dier lands a head shot.
Rizal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Rizal is rocked!#CUT2#
Jose Rizal's cut is getting worse.
Rizal slips a jab and a cross from Dier.
Dier throws a right hand that misses
and Rizal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
An attempted straight right counter from Rizal misses the target.
Dier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizal throws a right hand that misses
and Dier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rizal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dier.
Dier thuds a left hand into Rizal's body.
Dier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rizal misses with a body shot
and Dier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sol Dier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizal throws a right hand that misses
and Dier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizal staying out of range there.
Rizal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dier throws out the jab.
Rizal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dier manages to circle out of the way.
Dier lands a slapping body shot.
Rizal connects with a crisp jab.
Dier scores with a shot to the body.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizal counters with a straight right hand.
Dier connects with a body shot that sends Rizal's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Dier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Rizal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Rizal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dier throws a jab when Rizal was well out of range.
Rizal misses with a right hand
and Dier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizal counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier jabs Rizal right on the nose. Rizal blinks but takes it well.
Rizal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier stuns Rizal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizal avoids the body shot from Dier.
Dier connects with a body shot.
Dier moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizal moves away from the strike by Dier.
Rizal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Rizal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier throws a series of punches but Rizal avoids them all with ease.
Rizal misses with a right hand
and Dier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rizal defending well as Dier loads up on a big left hand.
Rizal throwing a counter right hand but Dier manages to avoid it.
Rizal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dier moves out of range as Rizal strikes.
Dier throws a right hand that Rizal ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizal also avoids with ease.
Dier just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizal looks to land a left hand but Dier moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dier! But no joy.
Dier scores with a nice strike.
Dier loads up on a big right hand but Rizal slips the punch.
Rizal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dier clobbers Rizal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Dier catches Rizal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Dier lands.
Oh Rizal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizal seems to have got his legs back now.
Dier connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizal misses the target.
Dier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dier connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rizal tumbling to the canvas! Dier pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rizal was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sol Dier!
Sol Dier is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Jose Rizal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them'.

Event: Pulse 53 - Rizal vs Ama
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Dier works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dier throws out the jab.
Dier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dier throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Dier walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nakamura drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dier swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nakamura's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!

Event: Pulse 47
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Shulun shoots in and bounces Dier off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Dier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Shulun has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier covering up well under a series of strikes from Shulun.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Shulun has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shulun missing with strikes from the back.
Shulun trying to control.
Dier is in bad spot here.
Dier wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Shulun looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dier taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gulun Shulun!

Event: Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dier throws a series of punches but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Dier does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki misses with a looping left.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Dier moves out of range. #KD#
Dier drops Toshiyuki with a right and a left! Dier comes rushing in but Toshiyuki regains his composure and manages to keep Dier in guard. #ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshiyuki wants to sweep here but Dier controlling him for the moment.
Toshiyuki is still in real trouble! Can Dier finish him?
Dier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Toshiyuki covers up, he's hurt! Dier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.

Event: Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Dier misses with a hook.#TD2#
Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown into Dier's guard.
Breznhev prevents Dier from getting back to his feet.
Breznhev controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Breznhev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Breznhev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breznhev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dier looks to throw the jab but Breznhev is out of range. #TD2#
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Dier wriggles free and stands up.
Dier leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breznhev. #TD2#
Dier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dier is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Dier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznhev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dier's guard. #REVB#
Dier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dier is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Breznhev prevents Dier from getting back to his feet.
Breznhev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev controlling from the top position.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breznhev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dier tries to get out of the position.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breznhev lands a couple of elbows.
Dier wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dier wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev shoots in but Dier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dier.
Dier throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dier!
Breznhev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dier down.
Breznhev working the ground and pound from side control.
Dier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Breznhev working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Breznhev 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#
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dier counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Breznhev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dier to the ground. Breznhev is now in Dier's guard.
Breznhev is standing up over Dier. Dier looks to escape but Breznhev dives into side control. #REVR#
Breznhev wants to control but Dier is keeping him busy.
Dier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Breznhev tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier is looking for a sweep.
Dier tries to escape but Breznhev is in control. #T1#
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
Breznhev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dier some visible discomfort.
Breznhev grinds an elbow into Dier's temple.
Breznhev cracks Dier with a big right hand but Dier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Breznhev is working Dier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Breznhev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Breznhev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Breznhev working the head with strikes.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
Breznhev working the head with strikes.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet here but Breznhev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dier's back.
Breznhev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dier.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Breznhev has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Breznhev scores with strikes from the back.
Breznhev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Breznhev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Dier is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Dier right now.
Dier is working hard here to advance position.
Breznhev cracks Dier with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dier from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dier is trying to stand back up.
Breznhev trying to control.#T4#
Breznhev scores with punches to the body.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Breznhev has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Breznhev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dier to escape the position.
Breznhev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dier hold on?!
Breznhev connects with a big shot to the side of Dier's head.
Breznhev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dier.
I would not like to be Dier right now.
Breznhev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dier looking very determined here, making life difficult for Breznhev.
Breznhev scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev avoids the body shot from Dier.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dier throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
Breznhev has control of an arm but Dier manages to advance to Breznhev's back!
Breznhev turns into Dier and is now in his guard.
Breznhev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Dier keeps moving.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Breznhev is controlling him.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Dier's brow.
Breznhev postures up in Dier's guard and throws a big left but Dier blocks it.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sol Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Breznhev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Breznhev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Breznhev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breznhev lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Dier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Breznhev is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#T3#
Breznhev keeps control of Dier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Dier lands a takedown into guard.
Breznhev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breznhev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Breznhev working the head and body with strikes.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Dier looking for submissions off his back.
Dier taking some punishment here, with Breznhev in his half guard.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Dier's hands, connecting with Dier's forehead.#T4#
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breznhev works his way into side control.
Dier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dier is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Breznhev scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev trying to control the action but Dier is working from the bottom.
Dier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleks Breznhev.
I've got Breznhev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Post fight, Aleks Breznhev stared into the camera and said 'Easy as pie. Segey I'm coming!'.

Event: Pulse 37
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Dier misses its intended target.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
Dier keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Smith.
A combination from Dier does no damage.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Dier's ribs.
Dier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Dier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#T1##CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dier blocks a body shot from Smith.
Dier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith stalling against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Dier breaks the clinch.
Smith works Dier's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dier counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Smith has been cut.
Smith stuns Dier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by Smith. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to clinch but Dier moves away
and Dier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Dier darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Smith's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dier before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Dier!

Event: Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bordignon Miyao clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bordignon Miyao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dier manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bordignon Miyao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #TD#
Dier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bordignon Miyao is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dier to the mat. Dier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bordignon Miyao forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dier can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao wants to work for an arm triangle but Dier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control from half guard but Dier is working away.
Dier tries to get to full guard but Bordignon Miyao has control of the leg.
Bordignon Miyao stops Dier from getting back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dier keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Dier is trying to stand back up but Bordignon Miyao is controlling him #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a kimura but Dier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bordignon Miyao to get the leverage.
Dier is controlling Bordignon Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Bordignon Miyao from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bordignon Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Bordignon Miyao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dier!
Dier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dier is controlling an arm, preventing Bordignon Miyao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T2#
Dier has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dier trying to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in full control for now.
Dier wants to escape the position.
Dier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao seems to be looking for submissions.
Bordignon Miyao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dier is trying to escape the mount. #T3##SUB#
Bordignon Miyao working for a guillotine from mount but Dier is in no mood to give up.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Dier is having none of it. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao working for a guillotine from mount but Dier is in no mood to give up.
Dier is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is working for a guillotine from mount but Dier frees his head quite easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries to control but Dier wriggling away. #T4##SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dier wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Bordignon Miyao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Dier is having none of it. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking to secure an arm triangle but Dier defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bordignon Miyao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dier scores with a body shot.
Dier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bordignon Miyao at a distance.
Dier misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet here but Bordignon Miyao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dier's back.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bordignon Miyao gets his way! #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking to break Dier's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dier remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bordignon Miyao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Dier wants to get back to his feet.
Dier wants to escape the position.
Dier trying to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in full control for now. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao has got one arm under Dier's chin. This could be trouble... Dier trying to control the other hand but Bordignon Miyao gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dier has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Dier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Breznhev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Breznhev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dier sprawls and moves away.
Breznhev misses the shot to the body.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Dier throws a shot from downtown. Breznhev moves away and avoids it.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
A slow jab from Breznhev misses its intended target.
Dier throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dier pushes Breznhev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznhev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Breznhev controlling the position.
Dier tries to escape but Breznhev is in control. #T1#
Breznhev scoring with punches from side control.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Dier is working from the bottom.
Dier is looking for a sweep.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Dier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Breznhev. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dier pushes Breznhev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznhev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dier is looking to regain half guard here but Breznhev keeps moving and retains side control.
Breznhev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dier is being controlled here.
Dier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breznhev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Breznhev staying calm.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dier is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Breznhev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Breznhev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dier keeps working.
Breznhev lands a few punches from side control.
Dier wants to get back to his feet but Breznhev drags him back down.
Breznhev misses with the ground and pound.
Breznhev lands a nice forearm strike.
Dier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Breznhev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Breznhev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dier is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dier regains half guard, as Breznhev was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dier wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Breznhev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Breznhev tries to counter with a takedown but Dier is quick to defend against it.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dier can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Breznhev misses its intended target.
Dier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Dier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Breznhev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breznhev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Dier misses.
Dier misses with a hook.
Dier misses with a looping left.
Dier swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Breznhev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breznhev. #T1#
Dier has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dier can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.
Dier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dier.
Breznhev prevents Dier from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Breznhev passes Dier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Breznhev works his way into full mount!
Breznhev is landing with some decent strikes but Dier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Breznhev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breznhev with shots to the head and body - Dier looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dier is looking to escape. #T3#
Breznhev is landing with some decent strikes but Dier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Breznhev has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dier's face.
Breznhev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breznhev cracks Dier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dier tries to reverse the position but Breznhev maintains control.
Breznhev raining down shots from the mount!
Breznhev working the ground and pound effectively.
Dier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Breznhev controlling from mount.
Breznhev tries to control but Dier wriggling away.
Breznhev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breznhev landing punches.
Breznhev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Breznhev lands a big elbow.
Breznhev controlling the pace for now.
Breznhev landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dier digs a good hook to Breznhev's body.
Breznhev fails with the takedown.
Dier swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dier wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dier is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier is trying to maintain the position but Breznhev is very close to passing his half guard.
Breznhev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breznhev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breznhev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breznhev working over Dier with some ground and pound. Dier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dier gets back to full guard.
Breznhev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dier wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Breznhev is standing up over Dier. Dier looks to escape but Breznhev dives into side control.
Breznhev landing strikes.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
Breznhev working the ground and pound.
Breznhev wants to control but Dier is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Breznhev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Breznhev in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Dier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Breznhev lands an elbow.
Dier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dier seems a little lost for a moment, as Breznhev dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dier taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Breznhev slows the pace down.
Breznhev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ES2#
Dier throws Breznhev to one side and escapes!
Dier misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet here but Breznhev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dier's back.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Breznhev has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Breznhev has Dier flattened out and is raining down punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breznhev, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It means a lot to get back into the win column, losing the belt was by no means an easy thing.'.

Event: Pulse FC 25
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Dier takes one to the side of the head.
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Dier counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Vijender Singh has been cut.
Dier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Singh scores with a nice strike.
Dier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Singh walks into a straight right hand from Dier.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Dier misses with a looping left.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dier walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
Dier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Dier counters with a crisp right that sends Singh to the canvas! Dier follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dier misses.
Good exchange - Dier coming out on top.
Dier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dier looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Machine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dier on his heels. He'll look to pass Dier's guard now, I'm sure.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Dier is looking to sweep but instead, Machine has passed into half guard.
Machine controlling the action here.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Machine prevents Dier from improving his position.
Dier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Machine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dier is trying to stand up here but Machine is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dier is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rage Machine!

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